By affecting the cell wall of bacteria, ceftriaxone helps kill bacteria (thus keeping them from infecting the body).
Ceftriaxone: When and How Do I Take It?
Some general considerations for when and how to take ceftriaxone include:
- Ceftriaxone is only available as a solution for intramuscular injection or intravenous (IV) administration. It is usually given once or twice a day, depending on your healthcare provider's instructions.
- The ceftriaxone solution should be clear and contain no visible floating material.
- Ceftriaxone should be injected at the same time each day to maintain an even level of ceftriaxone in your system.
- For ceftriaxone to work properly, it must be administered as prescribed. Your entire course of ceftriaxone will be completed, even if you start feeling better. This will ensure that the infection is completely treated.
- Outdated ceftriaxone should never be used. Any outdated medication may cause serious problems because the intended effects often change after the expiration date has passed.
Ceftriaxone: Dietary Considerations
There are no diet restrictions with ceftriaxone. Patients should be aware that ceftriaxone does contain a small amount of sodium (83 mg per 1 gram of ceftriaxone).
The dose of ceftriaxone your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- The medical condition you are being treated for
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be currently taking.
As always, you should not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
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