Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic belonging to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is used for fighting bacteria in the body. It treats different types of bacterial infections including Bronchitis, pneumonia, bone infections, abdominal and skin infections, urinary tract infections etc.

Ceftriaxone is available in injection form and can be administered either intravenously (into a vein) or intramuscularly (into a muscle).

Dosage
Meningitis:
Adults: 4gm i.v. Initially followed by 2gm i.v. Once daily for ten days or 72 hours after fever abates.
Children: 75-100mg/kg body weight for 7-9 days

Typhoid:
Adults: 4 gm daily for 2 days followed by 2 gm daily for 2 days.
Children: 75 mg/kg body weight daily for 7 days.

Other Conditions:
Adults: 1-2 grams daily
Children: 50-75 mg/kg body weight daily

Contra- Indications: Hypersensitivity

Side Effects
The drug has certain side effects, that can affect individuals in different ways. The following are some of the side effects, that are often associated with the drug:

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Blood or mucous in stool
• Allergic reaction like rash

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