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MedlinePlus Drug Information: Ceftriaxone Sodium Injection Ceftriaxone eliminates bacteria that cause many kinds of infections, including lung, skin, bone, joint, stomach, blood, and urinary tract infections. If you are told to store additional ceftriaxone in the freezer, always move a 24-hour supply to the refrigerator for the next day's use. If you are receiving ceftriaxone in your vein or under your skin, you need to know the symptoms of a catheter-related infection (an infection where the needle enters your vein or skin). www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a685032.html   (809 words)

Ceftriaxone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ceftriaxone (trade name Rocephin®) is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Ceftriaxone is frequently used in combination with azithromycin for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia. Ceftriaxone can be used to cover gram-positive organisms, such as Streptococcus and gram negatives such as Neisseria. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ceftriaxone   (197 words)

Ceftriaxone   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) Ceftriaxone was approved by the FDA in December 1984. Ceftriaxone should be continued for 24—48 hours after clinical improvement begins at which time therapy may then be switched to an oral regimen to complete 7 days of antibiotic therapy. Ceftriaxone does contain a sulfhydryl group and has been associated with hypoprothrombinemia; however, the degree of change in prothrombin time is of questionable significance, and bleeding has not been reported. www.cai.mcgill.ca /meded/drugdb/ceftriaxone/ceftriaxone_db.htm   (2945 words)

Ceftriaxone Sodium Ceftriaxone sodium is used to treat bacterial infections of the lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, bone and joint, pelvis, and abdomen. Ceftriaxone sodium is a sterile, semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum, third generation cephalosporin antibiotic for intravenous or intramuscular administration. Ceftriaxone sodium demonstrates nonlinear dose-dependent pharmacokinetics because of its protein binding; about 85 to 95% is bound to plasma protein depending on the plasma concentration of ceftriaxone. www.greatvistachemicals.com /pharmaceutical_intermediates/ceftriaxone-sodium.html   (422 words)

Ceftriaxone Is As Effective as Augmentin for Acute Otitis Media In populations of known/suspected pneumococcal resistance, a single dose of intramuscular Ceftriaxone (50mg/kg) appears to be as effective as a 10 day course of Augmentin in clinical resolution of AOM. Although Ceftriaxone is not "first line" therapy for AOM, consideration for its usefulness in geographic areas of high penicillin resistance/individual w/ persistent infection presumed to be secondary to resistant organisms, can be given. Eradication by ceftriaxone of streptococcus pneumoniae isolates with increased resistance to penicillin in cases of acute otitis media. www.med.umich.edu /pediatrics/ebm/cats/ceftriaxone.htm   (958 words)

ceftriaxone Drug Information Ceftriaxone is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, blood infections, bone and joint infections, meningitis, abdominal infections, skin infections, ear infections, gonorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease, and urinary tract infections. Ceftriaxone is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Ceftriaxone will be administered by a healthcare provider intravenously (into a vein) or intramuscularly (into a muscle). vioxx.drugs.com /MTM/ceftriaxone.html   (977 words)

Ceftriaxone - The ALS Association Ceftriaxone is an intravenously administered antibiotic approved for certain infections but has additional properties that give it promise for ALS. Jeffrey Rothstein, M.D., Ph.D., at Johns Hopkins and colleagues found that ceftriaxone increased levels of the glutamate transporter protein at concentrations known to reach the brain. Ceftriaxone delayed loss of muscle strength and body weight when treatment began at disease onset at 12 weeks of age in the mice. www.alsa.org /patient/drug.cfm?id=583   (691 words)

Ceftriaxone-Associated Biliary Complications of Treatment of Suspected Disseminated Lyme Disease -- New Jersey, ... Ceftriaxone is recommended in the literature for treatment of disseminated LD (7), although it has not been approved for this use by the Food and Drug Administration. Ceftriaxone is a semisynthetic third-generation cephalosporin that is excreted primarily in urine but also in bile (7). Biliary precipitation of ceftriaxone as a calcium salt is a known cause of sporadic cases of pseudocholelithiasis (sludging), frank cholelithiasis, biliary colic, and cholecystitis (8,9). www.cdc.gov /mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00018860.htm   (1527 words)

Rocephin Warnings, Precautions, Pregnancy, Nursing, Abuse - Ceftriaxone - RxList Monographs Therefore, it is important to consider this diagnosis in patients who present with diarrhea subsequent to the administration of antibacterial agents. Although transient elevations of BUN and serum creatinine have been observed, at the recommended dosages, the nephrotoxic potential of Rocephin is similar to that of other cephalosporins. Nonteratogenic Effects: In rats in the Segment I (fertility and general reproduction) and Segment III (perinatal and postnatal) studies with intravenously administered ceftriaxone, no adverse effects were noted on various reproductive parameters during gestation and lactation, including postnatal growth, functional behavior and reproductive ability of the offspring, at doses of 586 mg/kg/day or less. www.rxlist.com /cgi/generic3/ceftriax_wcp.htm   (884 words)

Drug Directory: Ceftriaxone   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) Since ceftriaxone is most often administered by a healthcare provider, missing a dose is usually not a problem. Since ceftriaxone is most often administered by a healthcare provider, an overdose is unlikely to occur. Ceftriaxone is available with a prescription under the brand name Rocephin in several injectable formulations. www.netpediatrics.com /drugs/c-41.htm   (639 words)

ALS TDF   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) Dr. Rothstein’s group has demonstrated that ceftriaxone increases the level of the glial glutamate transporter EAAT2 in vitro and in vivo. Tetracycline derivatives and ceftriaxone, a cephalosporin antibiotic, protect neurons against apoptosis induced by ionizing radiation. DNA damage induced by low doses of ionizing radiation causes apoptosis, which is partially mediated via the generation of free radicals. www.als.net /research/treatments/treatmentDetail.asp?treatmentId=591   (279 words)

Short Report: Ceftriaxone for cat and dog bites Ceftriaxone was continued daily at the Cellulitis Clinic until the infection improved sufficiently (no systemic symptoms; increased range of motion of local joints; decreased pain, erythema, and swelling) for step-down to oral antibiotics. Ceftriaxone is costly compared with most oral antibiotics; a 1g dose costs approximately $35. Initial therapy with ceftriaxone provides a substantial economic benefit, however, when its short course and the reduced rate of hospitalizations are considered. www.cfpc.ca /cfp/2004/Apr/vol50-apr-research-2.asp   (1499 words)

Ceftriaxone: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) Ceftriaxone (trade name Rocephin®) is a third-generation cephalosporin[For more facts and a topic of this subject, click this link] antibiotic antibiotic quick summary: Ceftriaxone is frequently used in combination with azithromycin azithromycin quick summary: Rocephin is manufactured by Hoffmann-La Roche[Follow this hyperlink for a summary of this subject] pharmaceuticals. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ce/ceftriaxone.htm   (134 words)

Ceftriaxone - Buy Ceftriaxone 500mg - Order Ceftriaxone without Prescription.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) Ceftriaxone prescription is NOT required at this pharmacy. Ceftriaxone is then supplied through one of our online drugstores via international airmail, and will arrive at your home between 15 - 21 days after you order Ceftriaxone online. Purchase ceftriaxone at discounted foreign prices without a prescription drug.We know that ceftriaxone price is very important, but it's not your only consideration when buying ceftriaxone online. www.all-medications.com /ceftriaxone.shtml   (350 words)

ceftriaxone   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) Use of single-dose ceftriaxone in the emergency department during an outbreak of serogroup C meningococcal disease. Ceftriaxone is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and must be given parenterally. The recommended dosage of ceftriaxone for the treatment of meningitis in children is 100 mg/kg/day in one daily dose or divided into two doses and given every 12 hours, up to a total daily dose of 2 grams. pedsccm.wustl.edu /All-Net/english/pharmpage/antibx/ceftriax.html   (1752 words)

Ceftriaxone Ceftriaxone makes the cell wall (skin) of the bacteria leaky and kills the bacteria. Mixing the ceftriaxone with another liquid and giving it into the vein is a type of infusion. Ceftriaxone may be given at home when you do not need hospital services. www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsDrugs/Ceftriaxonecd.html   (596 words)

Clinical Isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae with Different Susceptibilities to Ceftriaxone and Cefotaxime -- ... with divergent in vitro susceptibilities to ceftriaxone and to 18 (69%) of the isolates with disparate ceftriaxone and cefotaxime MIC interpretations and 6 of 8 (75%) ceftriaxone- and cefotaxime-resistant aac.asm.org /cgi/content/full/47/10/3155   (2966 words)

Ceftriaxone   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) IM Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) has received attention as an alternative treatment for AOM. Ceftriaxone (50 mg/kg/day, given as a single dose IM) was shown to be an effective alternative for treatment of AOM and is considered one of several "second line" choices to amoxicillin. Potential exists for this route of administration in select patients that may be vomiting, have a history of poor compliance, are difficult to follow up, or have failed initial antibiotic therapy. www.fhsu.edu /nursing/otitis/ceftriaxone.html   (129 words)

In Vitro Effects of Spectinomycin and Ceftriaxone Alone or in Combination with Other Antibiotics against Chlamydia ... Comparative study of ceftriaxone and spectinomycin in the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea in women. Comparison of ofloxacin and ceftriaxone in the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase-producing strains. Ceftriaxone acts synergistically with levofloxacin in experimental meningitis and reduces levofloxacin-induced resistance in penicillin-resistant pneumococci. aac.asm.org /cgi/content/full/49/4/1584   (1397 words)

Nephrolithiasis associated with ceftriaxone therapy: a prospective study in 51 children -- Avci et al. 89 (11): 1069 -- ... precipitation of ceftriaxone in the renal calyces of a paediatric Early biliary pseudolithiasis during ceftriaxone therapy for acute pyelonephritis in children: a prospective study in 34 children. Anuria caused by urinary lithiasis induced by ceftriaxone in a 6-year-old child. adc.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/89/11/1069   (2037 words)

The pharmacokinetics of once-daily dosing of ceftriaxone in critically ill patients -- Joynt et al. 47 (4): 421 -- ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) Ceftriaxone is excreted largely unchanged and is dealt Elimination of ceftriaxone by the kidneys is by glomerular filtration, Stoeckel, K. and Koup, J. Pharmacokinetics of ceftriaxone in patients with renal and liver insufficiency and correlations with a physiologic nonlinear protein binding model. jac.oxfordjournals.org /cgi/content/full/47/4/421   (3683 words)

Ceftriaxone IV-IV Stepdown Program The ceftriaxone and ceftazidime IV-IV dosage stepdown initiative was launched by the CSU Pharmaceutical Sciences in January 1997. A single 30-minute infusion of ceftriaxone 1g will yield a peak serum concentration of approximately 150 mg/L. At the end of a typical 24-hour dosing interval, the serum concentration remains greater than 10 mg/L which is in excess of the MIC A summary of the outcome of the ceftriaxone IV-IV dosage stepdown initiative is shown in Figure 3. www.vhpharmsci.com /Newsletters/1990s-NEWS/Article1.htm   (920 words)

Rocephin, Ceftriaxone Sodium, Third Generation Cephalosporins, Broad Spectrum Antibiotics, Prescription Drug & ... Ceftriaxone Sodium, Indications, Qilu Antibioticos Pharmeceuticals:"Ceftriaxone is used for the treatment of bone and joint infections, endocarditis, intra-abdominal infections, meningitis and other CNS infections, Otitis media, respiratory tract infections, septicemia, skin and skin structure infections and urinary tract infection." Ceftriaxone Sodium(Rocephin), Dosing, RocheUSA.com:"The usual adult daily dose is 1 to 2 grams given once a day (or in equally divided doses twice a day) depending on the type and severity of infection. Ceftriaxone Sodium, Who is this for, Drug Digest:"The drug will be either injected into a large muscle (such as your buttock or hip) or added to an intravenous fluid that will drip through a needle or catheter placed in your vein for 30 minutes, one or two times a day. www.nursefriendly.com /nursing/drugs/antibiotics/broad.spectrum.cephalosporins.third.generation.ceftriaxone.sodium.rocephin.htm   (2042 words)

News - Oral Moxifloxacin as Effective as Intramuscular Ceftriaxone: Presented at ERS In the study, 67 to 70 percent of the patients were hospitalised, and were considered "quite sick" the investigators said, noting that the subjects had had chronic bronchitis for a mean duration of 13.5 years. A clinical response rate was seen in 95.3 percent of those in the moxifloxacin group and in 92.9 percent of those in the ceftriaxone group at the end of treatment. As for bacteriological response, eradication was presumed in 57.9 percent of the moxifloxacin group and 56.8 percent of the ceftriaxone group. www.docguide.com /news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256C3F0050E0DB   (574 words)

FindArticles search for "Ceftriaxone"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) The third-generation cephalosporin antibiotics ceftriaxone and cefotaxime are widely used for prophylaxis in abdominal surgery. Ceftriaxone injection (1 g/50 mL and 2 g/50 mL) is now packaged in single-dose plastic containers. Study objective: To determine the cost-effectiveness of sequential IV to oral gatifloxacin therapy vs IV ceftriaxone with or without IV erythromycin... www.findarticles.com /p/search?tb=art&qt=Ceftriaxone   (518 words)

Does rifampin and ceftriaxone can be alternative to vancomycin and ceftriaxone in experimental penicillin and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) Cerebrospinal fluids of control, ceftriaxone and vancomycin, and ceftriaxone and rifampin groups were inoculated at 0, 2, 12, 14, and 24 h in a culture medium. No growth was detected in both ceftriaxone and vancomycin, and ceftriaxone and rifampin groups in CSF of rabbits after two hours of therapy. In the present study bacterial concentration in CSF of ceftriaxon and vancomycin group was similar to ceftriaxone and rifampin group as Paris et al. www.med.ege.edu.tr /~norolbil/2004/NBD32504.htm   (2173 words)

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