Ceftriaxone Introduction Rocephin® is the trade name for a drug containing the active ingredient ceftriaxone, which is an antibiotic. Antibiotics can be divided into different groups, whereby ceftriaxone belongs to the group of cephalosporins and is counted in the 3rd generation. Antibiotics are generally used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, i.e. they … Rocephin®
Dosage Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older can receive 1-2 grams of Ceftriaxone once daily. The maximum dose is 4 grams. Ceftriaxone, which is in powder form, is mixed with non-calcium infusion solution to dilute the solution and infused through the vein for about 30 minutes. The exact dose depends on the … Dosage | Rocephin®
Costs An ampoule containing 2 grams of Rocephin® as powder for the preparation of an infusion solution costs 54.53 euros. All articles in this series: Rocephin® Dosage Costs
The antibiotic ceftriaxone belongs to the cephalosporin group of drugs. It kills bacteria by interfering with their cell wall synthesis. What is ceftriaxone? Ceftriaxone is the name given to an antibiotic that has potent activity. It comes from the 3rd generation cephalosporins and can be used against various infections caused by bacteria. These include, for … Ceftriaxone: Effects, Uses & Risks
