Question 1

What is Ceftriaxone used for?

Accepted Answer

Typhoid fever, serious body infections, meningitis (brain infection), pneumonia (chest infection), urinary tract infections (UTI), sepsis (blood infection), gonorrhea, bone and joint infections, skin infections

Question 2

How do you take Ceftriaxone?

Accepted Answer

This is NOT a drug you take by yourself at home — it must be given as an injection by a nurse, doctor, or trained health worker. The usual adult dose is 1g to 2g once daily, either into the muscle (buttocks) or through a drip (IV). Your doctor may increase the dose to 4g daily for very serious infections. Treatment usually lasts 7 to 14 days depending on the infection.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Ceftriaxone?

Accepted Answer

Pain or swelling at the injection site, diarrhea or loose stool, rash or itching on the skin, nausea or feeling like vomiting, headache

Question 4

Who should not take Ceftriaxone?

Accepted Answer

People who are allergic to ceftriaxone, any cephalosporin antibiotic, or penicillin-type antibiotics should not take it. Newborn babies (especially premature infants) with jaundice or those receiving calcium-containing IV drips must not be given this drug. People with severe liver and kidney problems at the same time should avoid it unless closely monitored by a doctor.

Question 5

Is Ceftriaxone safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone should only be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding if your doctor decides the benefit is greater than the risk — always consult your doctor before use.

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