Antimicrobials
Ceftaroline (Teflaro®)

Ceftaroline (Teflaro®)

Restricted

N/A
N/A

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

Restriction: Restricted to ID expert or designee

Criteria for Use: Patients with a suspected/documented MRSA infection AND a documented severe vancomycin allergy/intolerance or failure as outlined at the beginning of this policy

Unacceptable Uses:

  • If linezolid (with intention to convert to PO) is an appropriate alternative based on the source of infection and pathogen, then linezolid should be used unless contraindicated as outlined at the beginning of this policy
  • Treatment of infections or organisms not meeting above criteria of use

Advisory: Not active against Pseudomonas spp., Acinetobacter spp., or Enterococcus spp.