Ceftriaxone, a cephalosporin antibiotic, treats a variety of bacterial infections, including some that are life-threatening or severe, such as E. coli, meningitis or pneumonia. It is ineffective against colds, flu, and other viral infections. Ceftriaxone is also prescribed to keep people from getting infections after some types of surgery. It works by destroying bacteria.
How To Use
- This medication is normally given once or twice daily by injection into a vein or muscle as advised by your doctor. The dosage is determined by your symptoms and treatment response. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, it is advised to drink plenty of water while taking this medication.
- Take this antibiotic at regular intervals for the best results. Take this medicine at the same time(s) each day to help you remember.
- Even if your symptoms go away after a few days, keep taking this medicine for the full duration recommended by your doctor. Stopping the drug too soon may cause the infection to recur. If your issue persists or worsens, inform your doctor.
Expert Advice
- This medication is to be administered by injection or infusion only.
- Contact prescriber if there is burning/swelling/redness/pain at injection or infusion or if there is rash, hives, itching, difficulty in breathing or swallowing, unrelieved diarrhea (watery stools), vaginal drainage or itching, mouth sores, blood, pus or mucus in stools or urine, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual chills or fever.
- Watery or bloody stools can occur 2 or more months after therapy and can be serious and require immediate treatment.
- Take sufficient amounts of fluids (2-3 liters per day) to maintain hydration, unless restricted by the prescriber.
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