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Ceftriaxone can be given by injection into a vein or into a muscle. [4] Common side effects include pain at the site of injection and allergic reactions. [4] Other possible side effects include C. difficile-associated diarrhea, hemolytic anemia, gall bladder disease, and seizures. [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 ...
“This new drug is also given orally instead of an intramuscular injection with ceftriaxone; this is an advantage,” said Dr. Jean-Michel Molina, who studies STI prevention at the University of ...
As of 2010, the recommended treatment is a single 250 mg intramuscular injection of ceftriaxone, sometimes in combination with azithromycin or doxycycline. [3] [4] However, certain strains of N. gonorrhoeae can be resistant to antibiotics that are normally used to treat it.
Eye, ear or bladder infections; usually applied directly to the eye or inhaled into the lungs; rarely given by injection, although the use of intravenous colistin is experiencing a resurgence due to the emergence of multi drug resistant organisms. Kidney and nerve damage (when given by injection)
For ceftriaxone, the color of solutions can range from light yellow to amber, depending on the length of storage, concentration, and diluent used. [30] [31] A study found that meropenem concentrations dropped to 90% of the initial concentration at 7.4 hours at 22°C and 5.7 hours at 33°C, indicating degradation over time. [29]
Recently released treatments also include long-lasting injections, which patients only receive every few weeks or months. Fanfair, who is also a medical provider for people living with HIV, called ...
Typically, dementia is associated with classic symptoms like confusion and memory loss. But new research finds that there could be a less obvious risk factor out there: your cholesterol levels ...