Broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic with a very long half-life and high penetrability to usually inaccessible infections, including those involving the meninges, eyes, inner ears, and urinary tract.
Parenteral cephalosporin antibiotic (trade name Rocephin) indicated for severe infections of the lungs, ears, skin, urinary tract, and throat. Also used in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Potential adverse effects include rash, eosinophilia, diarrhea, and liver abnormalities.
An injectable, third-generation cephalosporin with a long half-life that can be given once daily. It is used to treat a wide spectrum of respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary infections.