# Ceftriaxone Sodium (Ceftriaxone Sodium)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/ceftriaxone-sodium
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Ceftriaxone Sodium?

Ceftriaxone Sodium is a cephalosporin antibiotic taken intramuscular. It is prescribed to treat meningitis, bacterial, chancroid. Across the United States, 8,000 doctors prescribe Ceftriaxone to approximately 75,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Ceftriaxone Sodium

## Indications

Ceftriaxone Sodium is prescribed for several conditions including meningitis, bacterial, chancroid, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Meningitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/meningitis)
- [Bacterial](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bacterial)
- [Chancroid](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/chancroid)
- [Serratia Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/serratia-infections)
- [Staphylococcal Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/staphylococcal-infections)
- [Proteus Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/proteus-infections)
- [Gonorrhea](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/gonorrhea)
- [Lyme Disease](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/lyme-disease)
- [Bone Diseases](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bone-diseases)
- [Infectious](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/infectious)
- [Clostridium Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/clostridium-infections)
- [Soft Tissue Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/soft-tissue-infections)

## Mechanism of action

Ceftriaxone Sodium belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibioticss. It works by affecting specific chemical processes in the body to produce its therapeutic effect.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: cephalosporin antibiotics
- Route of administration: INTRAMUSCULAR

## Common side effects

and leukopenia, eosinophilia, loose stools, rash, thrombocytosis

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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