Brand Names:
Rocephin, Epicephin


Drug Type: Antibiotic

Ceftriaxone

Ceftriaxone is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin/cephamycin beta-lactam injectable antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible, usually gram-positive organisms.

Note: Cephalosporins may disturb the normal intestinal microflora of poultry, particularly when administered orally and at high doses.
  • 75-100 mg/kg IM q4-8h
injectable solution
  • Amikacin:Ceftriaxone may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Amikacin.
  • Apramycin: Ceftriaxone may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Apramycin.
  • Calcium: The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Calcium is combined with Ceftriaxone.
  • Gentamicin: Ceftriaxone may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Gentamicin.
  • Neomycin:Ceftriaxone may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Neomycin.
  • Streptomycin: Ceftriaxone may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Streptomycin