Complete dosing information for CEFTAROLINE FOSAMIL
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Dosage of Ceftaroline Fosamil for Injection by Indication in Adult and Pediatric Patients ( 2.1 , 2.2) Indication Age Range Dosage Infusion Time Duration Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections (ABSSSI) 18 years and older 600 mg every 12 hours 5 to 60 minutes 5 to 14 days ≥2 years to <18 years (> 33 kg) 400 mg every 8 hours OR 600 mg every 12 hours 5 to 60 minutes 5 to 14 days ≥2 years to <18 years (≤33kg) 12 mg/kg every 8 hours 5 to 60 minutes 5 to 14 days 2 months to <2 years 8 mg/kg every 8 hours 5 to 60 minutes 5 to 14 days 0* to <2 months 6 mg/kg every 8 hours 30 to 60 minutes 5 to 14 days *Gestational age 34 weeks and older and postnatal age 12 days and older Indication Age Range Dosage Infusion Time Duration Community Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) 18 years and older 600 mg every12 hours 5 to 60 minutes 5 to 7 days ≥2 years to < 18 years (> 33 kg) 400 mg every 8 hours OR 600 mg every12 hours 5 to 60 minutes 5 to 14 days ≥2 years to <