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How does ceftriaxone sodium kill bacteria?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Ceftriaxone sodium binds to penicillin-binding proteins, inhibiting bacterial cell wall (peptidoglycan) synthesis and causing bacterial cell lysis and death.

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Rocephin 250mg Powder for Solution for Injection, 1g Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion, 2g Powder for Solution for Injection/InfusionRoche Products Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 27Document updated 15 January 2025

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