Ceftriaxone

Ceftriaxone (trade name Rocephin®) is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Ceftriaxone is frequently used in combination with azithromycin for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia. It is also a choice drug for treatment of bacterial meningitis. Rocephin is manufactured by Hoffmann-La Roche pharmaceuticals. The usual starting dose is 2 grams IV daily. There need not be any adjustment in dosing for renal or liver function. more...

It is one of the newest antibiotics on the market and is particularly effective against respiratory infections.

Ceftriaxone can be used to cover gram-positive organisms, but this drug does not cover Staphylococcus Aureus. For this organism, nafcillin is best to use.

Side Effects include:

• diarrhea
• stomach pain
• upset stomach
• vomiting

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