Patient Case Studies

TEFLARO® in ABSSSI*:
A single agent for complicated cases

Cellulitis
David: 62-year-old male; deep and extensive cellulitis

Arrived in ED with deep and extensive cellulitis on right leg

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Vincent: 30-year-old male; abscess with cellulitis

Arrived in ED with an abscess with surrounding cellulitis on right thigh

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Pam: 57-year-old female; abscess with cellulitis

Arrived in ED with an abscess due to a suspected spider bite on her left leg

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Liz: 58-year-old female; deep and extensive cellulitis

Arrived in ED 48 hours ago with cellulitis on right arm

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Infected Wound
John: 65-year-old-male; infected surgical wound

Patient reports pain, swelling, and discharge at the site of incision 3 days after undergoing surgery

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Anthony: 66-year-old male; infected wound

Arrived in ED with leg wound

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Amelia: 60-year-old female; cutaneous abscess

Arrived in ED with an abscess on the forearm that has worsened from a scrape

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These hypothetical case studies present examples of types of patients who may benefit from TEFLARO.

Due to designated susceptible pathogens including MRSA.

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Pathogen Coverage

In ABSSSI, TEFLARO is the first and only cephalosporin with activity against MRSA

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Dosing

The 5-60 minute infusion allows increased flexibility of infusion time

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David: 62-year-old male

For illustrative purposes only; not an actual patient.

Deep and extensive cellulitis

BMI: 31.8

Arrived in ED with deep and extensive cellulitis on right leg

Medical History
  • Insulin-dependent diabetic
  • Obese
  • Often noncompliant with diabetes medication
Physical Findings
  • 400 cm2 cellulitis extending from ankle to knee
  • Severe swelling, pain, and warm to the touch
  • Heart rate: 128 beats per minute
  • Respiratory rate: 30 breaths per minute
  • Temperature: 101.5°F
Lab Findings
  • Bedside ultrasound does not show drainable abscess
  • WBC: 14,000 cells/mm3
  • CrCl: 70 mL/min
  • Serum Cr: 2.2 mg/dL
Diagnosis
  • Diagnosis of deep, extensive cellulitis
  • Tested positive for S. aureus
  • Suspected S. aureus bacteremia
In the two registration trials for ABSSSI, 20 of the 693 patients in the TEFLARO group had baseline S. aureus bacteremia (9 MRSA and 11 MSSA).

These hypothetical case studies present examples of types of patients who may benefit from TEFLARO.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Contraindications

Warnings and Precautions

Hypersensitivity Reactions

Clostridioides difficile-Associated Diarrhea

Neurological Adverse Reactions

Direct Coombs' Test Seroconversion

Development of Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Adverse Reactions in Adults

Adverse Reactions in Pediatrics

Drug Interactions

Use in Specific Populations

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Contraindications

  • TEFLARO is contraindicated in patients with known serious hypersensitivity to ceftaroline or other members of the cephalosporin class. Anaphylaxis has been reported with ceftaroline.

Warnings and Precautions

Hypersensitivity Reactions

  • Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions and serious skin reactions have been reported with beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. Before therapy with TEFLARO is instituted, careful inquiry about previous hypersensitivity reactions to other cephalosporins, penicillins, or carbapenems should be made. Maintain clinical supervision if this product is to be given to a penicillin- or other beta-lactam-allergic patient, because cross sensitivity among beta-lactam antibacterial agents has been clearly established.
  • If an allergic reaction to TEFLARO occurs, discontinue TEFLARO and institute appropriate treatment and supportive measures.

Clostridioides difficile-Associated Diarrhea

  • Clostridioides difficile-Associated Diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported for nearly all systemic antibacterial agents, including TEFLARO, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Careful medical history is necessary because CDAD has been reported to occur more than 2 months after the administration of antibacterial agents. If CDAD is suspected or confirmed, antibacterials not directed against C. difficile should be discontinued, if possible.

Neurological Adverse Reactions

  • Neurological adverse reactions have been reported during postmarketing surveillance in patients treated with cephalosporins, including TEFLARO. These reactions include encephalopathy and seizures. Most cases occurred in patients with renal impairment who did not receive appropriate dosage adjustment. The neurological adverse reactions were reversible and resolved after discontinuation of TEFLARO or after hemodialysis. If neurological adverse reactions associated with TEFLARO therapy occur, consider discontinuing TEFLARO or making appropriate dosage adjustments in patients with renal impairment.

Direct Coombs' Test Seroconversion

  • In adults, seroconversion from a negative to a positive direct Coombs’ test result occurred in 120/1114 (10.8%) of patients receiving TEFLARO and 49/1116 (4.4%) of patients receiving comparator drugs in the four pooled adult Phase 3 trials.
  • In children, seroconversion from a negative to a positive direct Coombs’ test result occurred in 42/234 (17.9%) of patients receiving TEFLARO and 3/93 (3.2%) of patients receiving comparator drugs in the three pooled pediatric trials.
  • No adverse reactions representing hemolytic anemia were reported in any treatment group. If anemia develops during or after treatment with TEFLARO, drug-induced hemolytic anemia should be considered. If drug-induced hemolytic anemia is suspected, discontinuation of TEFLARO should be considered and supportive care should be administered to the patient if clinically indicated.

Development of Drug-Resistant Bacteria

  • Prescribing TEFLARO in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria.

Adverse Reactions in Adults

  • In the four pooled adult Phase 3 clinical trials, serious adverse reactions occurred in 98/1300 (7.5%) of patients receiving TEFLARO and 100/1297 (7.7%) of patients receiving comparator drugs. Treatment discontinuation due to adverse reactions occurred in 35/1300 (2.7%) of patients receiving TEFLARO and 48/1297 (3.7%) of patients receiving comparator drugs with the most common adverse reactions leading to discontinuation being hypersensitivity for both treatment groups at a rate of 0.3% in the TEFLARO group and 0.5% in the comparator group.
  • The most common adverse reactions occurring in >2% of patients receiving TEFLARO in the adult pooled Phase 3 clinical trials were diarrhea (5%), nausea (4%), and rash (3%).

Adverse Reactions in Pediatrics

  • In the three pooled pediatric clinical trials, serious adverse reactions occurred in 10/257 (4%) of patients receiving TEFLARO and 3/102 (3%) of patients receiving comparator drugs. Treatment discontinuation due to adverse reactions occurred in 10/257 (3.9%) of patients receiving TEFLARO and 2/102 (2%) of patients receiving comparator drugs with the most common adverse reaction leading to discontinuation being rash in 2/257 (0.8%) of patients treated with TEFLARO.
  • The most common adverse reactions occurring in ≥ 3% of patients receiving TEFLARO in the pooled pediatric clinical trials were diarrhea (8%), rash (7%), vomiting (5%), pyrexia (3%), and nausea (3%).

Drug Interactions

  • No clinical drug-drug interaction studies have been conducted with TEFLARO. There is minimal potential for drug-drug interactions between TEFLARO and CYP450 substrates, inhibitors, or inducers; drugs known to undergo active renal secretion; and drugs that may alter renal blood flow.

Use in Specific Populations

  • There have been no adequate and well-controlled studies with TEFLARO in pregnant or nursing women. TEFLARO should only be used if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk in these populations.
  • Safety and effectiveness of TEFLARO for the treatment of ABSSSI in pediatric patients less than 34 weeks gestational age and less than 12 days postnatal age have not been established. Safety and effectiveness for the treatment of CABP in pediatric patients below the age of 2 months have not been established as no data are available.
  • Because elderly patients, those ≥65 years of age, are more likely to have decreased renal function and ceftaroline is excreted primarily by the kidney, care should be taken in dose selection in this age group and it may be useful to monitor renal function. Dosage adjustment for elderly patients should therefore be based on renal function.
  • Dosage adjustment is required in adult patients with moderate (CrCl >30 to ≤50 mL/min) or severe (CrCl ≥15 to ≤30mL/min) renal impairment and in patients with end-stage renal disease (CrCl <15 mL/min). There is insufficient information to recommend a dosage regimen for pediatric patients with CrCl <50 mL/min/1.73m2.
  • The pharmacokinetics of ceftaroline in patients with hepatic impairment have not been established.

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