Ceftriaxone is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic that is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms such as E. coli, pneumonia, or meningitis. Ceftriaxone is also used to prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery.
Ceftriaxone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take ceftriaxone if you are allergic to cefazolin or any other cephalosporin antibiotic (cefdinir, cefalexin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others).
Do not use ceftriaxone in a child without a doctor's advice, and never give more than the child's prescribed dose. Ceftriaxone injection could be dangerous when given to a newborn baby with any intravenous medicines that contain calcium, including total parental nutrition (TPN).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver or kidney disease;
gallbladder disease;
diabetes; or
bleeding problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
available as:250mg,500mg,1g and 2g vials
1 vial +2 diluent ampoules
ceftriaxone sodium 1g IM and IV
For IV use:should be reconstituted with 10ml water for injection
For IM use:should be reconstituted with 3.5ml diluent containing 1% lidocainea HCL
Storage:
Protect from light and mositure
store in a cool dry place
keep out of reach of children.
dose as directed by the physician.
