Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic drug, used in the treatment of bacterial infections in the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, heart, chest, lime disease (caused by tick bites), and sexually transmitted disease like gonorrhea. Ceftriaxone inhibits bacterial growth in the body by disrupting cell wall formation, crucial for the survival of the bacterial cell.  It belongs to the class of medicines called cephalosporin antibiotics that are only effective in treating bacterial infections and not viral infections such as colds, flu, or other viral infections.

Ceftriaxone injection comes as a powder to be mixed in the liquid or a pre-mixed product, supposed to be injected intravenously (into veins) or intramuscularly (into muscles). Do not self-medicate the medicine, and follow the dosage and duration prescribed by the doctor. Some people may observe side effects such as diarrhea, rash, increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), decreased white blood cell count, low blood platelets, and increased liver enzymes. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Ceftriaxone or similar medicines. Store the injection in a cool and dry place and away from direct sunlight.