Ceftriaxone

🧮 Dose calculator

Susceptible bacterial infections (general) · Regimen source: FDA Ceftriaxone · Dosage and Administration, Adults

• • Or in two equal doses. Continue ≥2 days after symptoms resolve; usually 4–14 days; S. pyogenes at least 10 days. FDA Ceftriaxone · Dosage and Administration, Adults

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Ceftriaxone · Pregnancy

  “Because animal reproductive studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Ceftriaxone · Nursing Mothers

  “Caution should be exercised when ceftriaxone is administered to a nursing woman.”

• 👶 ChildrenUse with caution

  The label has conditions, age limits or notes for children; the label sentence is quoted below. FDA Ceftriaxone · Pediatric Use

  “Safety and effectiveness of ceftriaxone in neonates, infants and pediatric patients have been established for the dosages described in the DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section.”

• 👴 Older adultsUse with caution

  Label: use with caution in older adults, usually starting at the low end of the dose range. FDA Ceftriaxone · Geriatric Use

  “Of the total number of subjects in clinical studies of ceftriaxone, 32% were 60 and over.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.