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Est. 2024 • Clinical Guidelines Distilled

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Last Updated: 8/28/2025

Ceftriaxone Administration Guidelines

Dosing Recommendations

  • The American Heart Association recommends ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/day IV divided every 12 hours or 80 mg/kg/day IV every 24 hours (up to 4 g daily) for endocarditis 1