Question 1

what is ceftriaxone used for?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone: is a cephalosporin antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections.

Question 2

why is ceftriaxone available only in injection?

Accepted Answer

Not absorbed: The chemical is not readily absorbable from the gut so it can only be injected.  Several close cousins are available in oral formulations though.

Question 3

is it possible for me to eat yogurt with ceftriaxone?

Accepted Answer

Yogurt: Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic.  There is absolutely no problem eating yogurt while on this antibiotic.  Just know that the live cultures in the antibiotic, the 'good bacteria' get killed off by the antibiotic just as do the infection causing bacteria.  However, if you like yogurt there is no reason you cannot eat it while of the medicine.

Question 4

what is the oral equivalent for ceftriaxone 250 mg im?

Accepted Answer

None for GC: It sounds like you're asking about treatment of gonorrhea.  If so, there is no oral equivalent.  Because of drug resistance, we can no longer use oral quinolones or cephalosporins to treat gonorrhea, and if things keep going the way they're going, we may soon see untreatable gonorrhea, or gonorrhea that requires intravenous antibiotics.

Question 5

why ceftriaxone is not available for oral use?explain.

Accepted Answer

Medications: Some medications are potent only in certain forms, for example Insulin is only delivered in a needle.  Similarly, Rocephin (ceftriaxone) is best used when reconstituted as an injectable liquid to get the best absorption and be the most effective.

Question 6

i'm allergic to sulfa. can i take ceftriaxone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ceftriaxone/rocephin is a cephalosporin antibiotic.  It is chemically unrelated to sulfa drugs and there is no cross allergenicity.

Question 7

how longs ceftriaxone take to work for epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

: It should start working immediately. But if there is a swelling in the epidi. it will take at least 10-15 days to resolve. pl wear a support to reduce symptoms. Hope you feel better

Question 8

how long does it take for ceftriaxone iv take to start working?  i've had 3 out of 5 doses to treat cellulitis

Accepted Answer

Several days: It takes several days for IV ax's to start working. Five days seem a bit short though. May need longer treatment with IV ax's and ax's per oral. Check with your doctor.

Question 9

cost of a ceftriaxone sodium injection ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Name brand and generic drugs have wildly different costs.  The markup on drugs is approximately 100% over wholesale but then is discoutned by most insurance companies.  Add to that the cost of the drug administration which can be 10-75$ for intramuscular injection and 5-10 times that for IV injection and you can estimate the price.

Question 10

is there are indications for combine meropenem and ceftriaxone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It depends on the type and location of infection.  Many times, it is used for resistant infections, those with multiple types of bacteria, or deep infections (like in the abdomen).

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I'm allergic to sulfa. can i take ceftriaxone?

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How long does it take for ceftriaxone iv take to start working? i've had 3 out of 5 doses to treat cellulitis

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