In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Ceftriaxone, also known as Rocephin. We will discuss how and when to use it, we will cover its side effects, dosage and much, much more.
Generic name: Ceftriaxone.
Brand names: Rocephin.
Available as an injection or through IV.
How to use it?
- Injection: usually your doctor or nurse will inject ceftriaxone as a fluid into your but muscle or into a vein.
- Intravenous infusion: your doctor or nurse will insert the infusion. This will usually at least 30 minutes.
When to use it?
Ceftriaxone is part of a group of antibiotics called cephalosporin. It is a third-generation broad-spectrum antibiotic, which can be used to treat infectious with several types of bacteria. For example:
- Infections of the respiratory tract, like a pneumonia or an exacerbation of COPD.
- Infections of the skin, like a wound infection
- Infections of the urogenital tract, like urinary tract infections or syphilis.
- Gastrointestinal infections, like a bile duct infection.
- And it can be used preemptively before or after surgery.
What is the correct dosage?
The precise dose will depend on your specific indication of use, the side effect you might experience and the severity of your symptoms. Therefore always use the precise amount and frequency your doctor prescribed you.
- So in general your doctor might prescribe a dose of 0,5 - 4 grams of ceftriaxone 1x per day, ranging from a treatment duration of 1 day up to 14 days.
What are the side-effects?
- Common (1-10%): diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, inflammation of your stomach, skin rash, allergic reaction and changes in your blood values.
- Uncommon (0.1-1%): headache, dizziness and vertigo.
- Rare (0.01-0.1%): fever, chills, anaphylactic reactions, elevation of liver enzymes and genital yeast infection.
- Very rare (0.01%): gastrointestinal haemorrhage, inflammation of the pancreas and blood clotting abnormalities.
Safety:
First of all there are no limitations for this drug regarding the usage of alcohol or driving a car.
However, ceftriaxone can have interactions with other drugs your are taking. Therefore always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.
Lastly, ceftriaxone can usually be used safely when pregnant or when breastfeeding, but again discuss this with your personal doctor.
- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -
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Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2022). Ceftriaxon.
2: Apotheek.nl (2022). Ceftriaxon.
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27 авг 2024
