Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Ceftriaxone

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Adult

1g IV q24h
2g IV q12h (meningitis)

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Rocephin

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

  • GI upset

  • Diarrhea

Rare

  • C difficile diarrhea

  • AIN

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Inhibits cell wall synthesis

Antimicrobial class: Beta-lactam

  • 3rd generation cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 8 hours

Route of Elimination: Partial renal