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Ceftriaxone is a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used for a variety of reasons ranging from ear infections that do not respond to other oral antibiotics, to wound infections, pneumonias, etc.
Ceftriaxone is often used, to meningitis because it is able to get into the fluid around your brain and spine, your cerebral spinal fluid or CSF, something some other antibiotics aren't able to do.
It's a good medication in that it can be given IV (in a vein) or IM (into a muscle), so for patients that can't eat/take anything by mouth, it's a good option. It's also a good medication in that it has a wide range of bacterial that it can kill.
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What is ceftriaxone 1g die IV?
Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Ceftriaxone 1g die IV is the amount being administered via an IV into a patient.
Can we use Ceftriaxone injection when pregnant?
Antibiotics should not be used without proper indications. Ceftriaxone belong to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics. This drug is considered as one of the safest antibiotics that can be used in pregnancy.
What is the chemical formula of ceftriaxone?
The chemical formula of ceftriaxone is C18H18N8O7S3.
What is the major uses of ceftriaxone?
Ceftriaxone is commonly used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and meningitis. It is also used in some cases to prevent infections in patients undergoing certain surgeries.
Can you take alcohol while taking Ceftriaxone Sodium?
Can you drink alcohol while taking ceftriaxone
Is IV Rocephen safe for pregnant women?
Yes. IV ceftriaxone is safe to be used during pregnancy.
How much is ceftriaxone?
You can usually get Ceftriaxone at a pharmacy for around 20 dollars. If you have insurance, the cost may be completely or partially covered.
What is ceptriaxone?
Might be "ceftriaxone" ? an antibiotic.
How much doxycycline is needed to cure pelvic inflammatory disease?
If doxycycline is being used, a second drug, usually ceftriaxone, is also given. Then it's 250 mg ceftriaxone IM and 100 mg of doxycycline twice a day for 14 days.
How any injections are given for typhoid patients?
Injection ceftriaxone is most commonly used via intravenous route only.
How is Ceftriaxone sulbactum combination better than ceftriaxone tazobactum?
ceftriaxone is ase third genration antibiotic and having good coverage againast gram positive and grame neative ,while sulbuctem increase its activity against betalactamase producing bcteria.
Is ceftriaxone a strong antibiotic?
No
