Ceftriaxone Dextrose — Compare Prices at US & Canada Pharmacies

Ceftriaxone Sodium-Dextrose belongs to the third-generation cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is manufactured by B. Braun Medical. This is a generic medication. Uninsured patients typically encounter a retail price of $27.11 per 1, 1–3.74 gm–% (50 mL) reconstituted solution, though prices may vary by pharmacy and region. Discount programs and generic alternatives can help reduce out-of-pocket costs compared to branded formulations.

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Ceftriaxone Injection is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics. Solutions containing dextrose may be contraindicated in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products. Neonates (≤28 days) Hyperbilirubinemic neonates, especially prematures, should not be treated with Ceftriaxone Injection.

Warnings

WARNINGS Hypersensitivity BEFORE THERAPY WITH CEFTRIAXONE INJECTION IS INSTITUTED, CAREFUL INQUIRY SHOULD BE MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT HAS HAD PREVIOUS HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS TO CEPHALOSPORINS, PENICILLINS OR OTHER DRUGS. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE GIVEN CAUTIOUSLY TO PENICILLIN-SENSITIVE PATIENTS. ANTIBIOTICS SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED WITH CAUTION TO ANY PATIENT WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED SOME FORM OF ALLERGY, PARTICULARLY TO DRUGS. SERIOUS ACUTE HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS MAY REQUIRE THE USE OF SUBCUTANEOUS EPINEPHRINE AND OTHER EMERGENCY MEASURES.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Reproductive studies have been performed in mice and rats at doses up to 20 times the usual human dose and have no evidence of embryotoxicity, fetotoxicity or teratogenicity. In primates, no embryotoxicity or teratogenicity was demonstrated at a dose approximately 3 times the human dose. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.