ExoticRx · exoticrx.com/drugs/ceftriaxone
US brand names:Rocephin
Ceftriaxone is dosed at 25–50 mg/kg SC q12-24h in rabbits, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Binds PBPs inhibiting cell wall synthesis. Long half-life allows once-daily dosing. Excellent CSF penetration.
Do not mix with calcium-containing solutions. Biliary pseudolithiasis possible. Adjust in hepatic/renal compromise.
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