what is rocephin
rocephin is the brand name of ceftriaxone sodium a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is designed to fight bacteria in your bodyit was approved by the food and drug administration in 1984 rocephin is manufactured by roche and several companies manufacturer the generic formit is administered through a vein or via a muscle injection your doctor may use rocephin to treat severe or life threatening forms of bacterial infections such as meningitisit might also be prescribed to treat lower respiratory tract or urinary tract infections as well as pelvic inflammatory disease uncomplicated gonorrhea ear and skin infectionst is very important that rocephin is taken in the exact amounts and duration prescribed to avoid developing a new illness that is resistant to antibiotics your doctor will determine the appropriate dosage for you and or your child most likely administering it in a hospital or clinical setting