the dose of ceftriaxone (Rocephin) to use for community-acquired pneumonia
June 2007
There's controversy about the dose of ceftriaxone (Rocephin) to use for community-acquired pneumonia.
Most experts recommend ONE gram per day for most adults who are hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia.
But Sanford Guide and some other excellent references now recommend TWO grams of ceftriaxone for adults under age 65.
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