INDICATIONS

• Respiratory Tract Infections: Such as pneumonia and bronchitis.
• Septicemia: Severe systemic or bloodborne bacterial infections.
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Including cystitis and pyelonephritis.
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Such as abscesses, cellulitis, and wound infections.
• Bone and Joint Infections: Including osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.
• Reproductive Infections: Specifically mastitis and metritis (uterine infections) in livestock.
• Surgical Prophylaxis: Administered before surgery to prevent post-operative infections.
• Neurological Infections: Can be used to treat meningitis due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.

ADMINISTRATION

• Intravenous (IV): Preferred for severe infections, usually administered over 30–60 minutes to minimize risks.
• Intramuscular (IM): Injected deep into a large muscle, such as the gluteal muscle (buttock) or thigh, often used for smaller doses or when IV access is not feasible.
• Reconstitution: The powder is mixed with sterile water, normal saline, or dextrose solutions before use.
• Safety Warning: Ceftriaxone should never be mixed with or administered simultaneously with calcium-containing IV solutions.