Usual DosingBacterial MeningitisChlamydia/Gonococcal Infection (usually treated together)1-2gm IV q24h 2gm IV q12h250mg ceftriaxone IM + 1g azithromycin PO
Empiric therapy of:
Community acquired pneumonia
Bacterial meningitis
Pyelonephritis
Nosocomial gram negative infections (except Pseudomonas)
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Hospitalized community or nursing home acquired pneumonia in combination with a macrolide
Allergy/rash (immediate or delayed)
Cytopenias
Eosinophilia
Hepatic & renal laboratory abnormalities
Pseudocholelithiasis
Do not co-administer with calcium-containing solutions (including Ringer's lactate)
Contraindicated in neonates (Age 0-28 days)
Antimicrobial class: Parenteral Cephalosporin - 3rd Generation
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 8 hours
Urine penetration: Therapeutic
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
CSF penetration: Therapeutic
Biliary penetration: Therapeutic