Ceftriaxone sodium

Ceftriaxone sodium, with the molecular formula C18H16N8Na2O7S3, is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It exhibits a broad spectrum of activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The antibiotic functions by disrupting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall. Ceftriaxone is particularly useful in treating severe infections, including meningitis, septicemia, and bone and joint infections.