Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic, similar to penicillin, which is used to eliminate excess bacteria that can cause infections such as:
- Meningitis;
- Abdominal infections;
- Infections of bones or joints;
- Pneumonia;
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Gonorrhea, which is a sexually transmitted disease.
In addition, it can also be used to help prevent infections after surgery in patients with a chance of developing urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal or after cardiovascular surgery.
Price and where to buy
This medicine can be sold under the brand name Rocefin, Ceftriax, Triaxin or Keftron in the form of an ampoule for injection, which must be applied by the nurse or doctor, with the average price of 70 reais.
How to use
Ceftriaxone is given through an injection into the muscle or given through the vein, and the amount of medicine depends on the type and severity of the infection and the patient's weight. Like this:
- Adults and children over 12 years or weighing more than 50 kg : usually 1 to 2 g once a day in the muscle;
- Newborns up to 15 days: normally 20-50 mg per kg of body weight per day, injected into a vein;
- Children aged 15 days to 12 years weighing less than 50 kg : 20-80 mg per kg of body weight per day should be applied through the vein.
The application of Ceftriaxone should always be performed by a nurse or physician.
Possible side effects
Ceftriaxone may cause nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, inflammation of the mouth and tongue, itchy rash, and fluid retention.
Who should not use
This drug is contraindicated for patients who are allergic to ceftriaxone, penicillin or hypersensitivity to any other cephalosporin antibiotic. In addition, pregnant women can only take if no other treatment option is available.
