Drug Name:Ceftriaxone
Drug Class:Third-generation cephalosporin
Mechanism of Action:Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins
Use:
  • Treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis, and gonorrhea
  • Prophylaxis for surgical procedures
Side Effects:
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Rash
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Pain at injection site
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or penicillins
  • Neonates with hyperbilirubinemia
  • Patients with a history of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction
Specialty:
  • Infectious Disease
  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Surgery