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Ceftriaxone, sold under the brand name Rocephin, is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. [4] These include middle ear infections, endocarditis, meningitis, pneumonia, bone and joint infections, intra-abdominal infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and pelvic inflammatory disease. [4]
Since August 2012, the third-generation cephalosporin, ceftriaxone, is the only recommended treatment for gonorrhea in the United States (in addition to azithromycin or doxycycline for concurrent Chlamydia treatment). Cefixime is no longer recommended as a first-line treatment due to evidence of decreasing susceptibility. [30] Ceftriaxone ...
In the United States it is a second-line treatment to ceftriaxone for gonorrhea. [5] It is taken by mouth. [5] Common side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea. [5] Serious side effects may include allergic reactions and Clostridioides difficile diarrhea. [5] It is not recommended in people with a history of a severe penicillin ...
[7] [8] In 2009, ceftaroline had completed phase-III clinical trials for community-acquired pneumonia comparing it against ceftriaxone with non-inferior results and similar adverse reaction profile. [6] However, only results for phase-II clinical trials in treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections have been published. [12]
Ceftazidime, sold under the brand name Fortaz among others, is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. [1] [5] Specifically it is used for joint infections, meningitis, pneumonia, sepsis, urinary tract infections, malignant otitis externa, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, and vibrio infection. [1]
British Airways is overhauling its loyalty program to reward spending instead of miles flown. It will offer more chances to get points while making status harder to achieve for leisure travelers.
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