Alvobac powder for solution for injection 1 g bottle No. 1

Instructions Alvobac powder for solution for injection 1 g bottle No. 1

Composition

active ingredient: ceftriaxone;

1 vial contains ceftriaxone sodium equivalent to ceftriaxone 1 g.

Dosage form

Powder for solution for injection.

Main physicochemical properties: crystalline powder of almost white or yellowish color. Slightly hygroscopic.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Antibacterials for systemic use. Other beta-lactam antibiotics. Third generation cephalosporins. Ceftriaxone. ATX code J01D D04.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics.

Mechanism of action.

Ceftriaxone inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis after binding to penicillin-binding proteins. As a result, cell wall (peptidoglycan) biosynthesis is stopped, which in turn leads to bacterial cell lysis and death.

Resistance.

Bacterial resistance to ceftriaxone may develop as a result of one or more of the following mechanisms:

Hydrolysis by beta-lactamases, including extended-spectrum beta-lactamases, carbapenemases and Amp C enzymes, which can be induced or persistently inhibited in some aerobic Gram-negative bacteria.

Reduced affinity of penicillin-binding proteins for ceftriaxone.

Outer membrane impermeability in gram-negative bacteria.

Bacterial efflux pump.

Limit values for determining sensitivity

The minimum inhibitory concentration breakpoints are defined by the European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST):

a Susceptibility is inferred based on susceptibility to cefoxitin;

b Susceptibility is inferred based on penicillin susceptibility;

c Isolates with a minimum inhibitory concentration exceeding the susceptibility breakpoints are rare; if this is observed, retesting should be performed and, if confirmed, sent to a reference laboratory;

d The cut-off values refer to a daily intravenous dose of 1 g × 1 and a high dose of at least 2 g × 1.

Clinical efficacy against selected pathogens

The prevalence of acquired resistance may vary geographically and over time for individual species, so it is advisable to have local information on resistance, especially when treating severe infections. Expert advice should be sought if the local prevalence of resistance is such that the benefit of ceftriaxone in at least some types of infections is questionable.

Generally sensitive species.

Gram-positive aerobes.

Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible)£, coagulase-negative staphylococci (methicillin-susceptible)£, Streptococcus pyogenes (group A), Streptococcus agalactiae (group B), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Viridans group Streptococci.

Gram-negative aerobes.

Borrelia burgdorferi, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Neisseria meningitidis, Proteus mirabilis, Providencia spp., Treponema pallidum.

Species for which acquired resistance may be a problem.

Gram-positive aerobes.

Staphylococcus epidermidis+, Staphylococcus haemolyticus+, Staphylococcus hominis+. Gram-negative aerobes.

Citrobacter freundii, Enterobacter aerogenes, Enterobacter cloacae, Escherichia coli%, Klebsiella pneumoniae%, Klebsiella oxytoca%, Morganella morganii, Proteus vulgaris, Serratia marcescens. Anaerobes.

Bacteroides spp., Fusobacterium spp., Peptostreptococcus spp., Clostridium perfringens. Initially resistant microorganisms.

Gram-positive aerobes.

Enterococcus spp., Listeria monocytogenes.

Gram-negative aerobes.

Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia.

Anaerobes.

Clostridium difficile.

Others:

Chlamydia spp., Chlamydophila spp., Mycoplasma spp., Legionella spp., Ureaplasma urealyticum.

£ All methicillin-resistant staphylococci are resistant to ceftriaxone.

+ Resistance rate >50% in at least one region.

% Strains producing extended-spectrum beta-lactamase are always resistant.

Pharmacokinetics.

Absorption.

Intramuscular injection.

After intramuscular injection, the mean peak plasma level of ceftriaxone is approximately half that observed after an equivalent intravenous dose. The maximum plasma concentration after a single intramuscular injection of 1 g of the drug is 81 mg/l and is reached 2-3 hours after administration. The area under the plasma concentration-time curve after intramuscular injection is equal to that after an equivalent intravenous dose.

Intravenous administration.

After intravenous bolus administration of ceftriaxone at a dose of 500 mg and 1 g, the mean peak plasma levels of ceftriaxone are approximately 120 and 200 mg/l, respectively. After intravenous infusions of ceftriaxone at a dose of 500 mg, 1 g and 2 g, the plasma levels of ceftriaxone are approximately 80, 150 and 250 mg/l, respectively.

The volume of distribution of ceftriaxone is 7–12 L. Concentrations well in excess of the minimum inhibitory concentrations for most important pathogens are found in tissues including the lungs, heart, biliary tract, liver, tonsils, middle ear and nasal mucosa, bone, as well as cerebrospinal, pleural and synovial fluids, and prostatic secretion. An 8–15% increase in mean peak plasma concentrations (Cmax) was observed with repeated administration; steady state was reached in most cases within 48–72 hours, depending on the route of administration.

Penetration into individual tissues.

Ceftriaxone penetrates the meninges. Penetration is more pronounced in cases of inflammation of the meninges. The average peak concentration of ceftriaxone in the cerebrospinal fluid in patients with bacterial meningitis is up to 25% of that in plasma compared to 2% in patients without inflammation of the meninges. Peak concentrations of ceftriaxone in the cerebrospinal fluid are reached approximately 4-6 hours after intravenous injection. Ceftriaxone crosses the placental barrier and is expected to be present in low concentrations in breast milk (see section "Use during pregnancy or lactation").

Protein binding.

Ceftriaxone is reversibly bound to albumin. Plasma protein binding is approximately 95% at plasma concentrations of less than 100 mg/L. Binding is saturable, with the extent of binding decreasing with increasing concentration (to 85% at plasma concentrations of 300 mg/L).

Metabolism.

Ceftriaxone is not subject to systemic metabolism, but is converted into inactive metabolites by the intestinal flora.

Breeding.

The total plasma clearance of ceftriaxone (bound and unbound) is 10–22 ml/min. Renal clearance is 5–12 ml/min. 50–60% of ceftriaxone is excreted unchanged by the kidneys, primarily by glomerular filtration, 40–50% is excreted unchanged in the bile. The elimination half-life of ceftriaxone in adults is about 8 hours.

Patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency.

In patients with renal or hepatic impairment, the pharmacokinetics of ceftriaxone are not significantly altered, with only a slight increase in half-life (less than 2-fold), even in patients with severe renal impairment. The relatively modest increase in half-life in renal impairment is due to a compensatory increase in extrarenal clearance resulting from reduced protein binding and a corresponding increase in extrarenal clearance of total ceftriaxone.

In patients with hepatic impairment, the elimination half-life of ceftriaxone is not increased due to a compensatory increase in renal clearance. This is also due to an increase in the free fraction of ceftriaxone in plasma, which contributes to the observed paradoxical increase in total clearance of the drug with an increase in the volume of distribution in parallel with this total clearance.

Elderly patients.

In patients aged 75 years and older, the mean half-life is usually 2–3 times higher than in younger adults.

Children.

The elimination half-life of ceftriaxone is prolonged in neonates up to 14 days of age. Free ceftriaxone levels may continue to increase as a result of factors such as decreased glomerular filtration and impaired protein binding. The elimination half-life is shorter in children than in neonates or adults.

Plasma clearance and volume of distribution of total ceftriaxone are higher in neonates, infants and children than in adults.

Linearity/non-linearity.

The pharmacokinetics of ceftriaxone are nonlinear, and all major pharmacokinetic parameters, except for half-life, are dose-dependent, based on total drug concentration, decreasing less than proportionally with dose. The nonlinearity is observed as a result of saturation of plasma protein binding, so that total ceftriaxone is observed in plasma, but not for free (unbound) ceftriaxone.

Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic relationship.

As with other beta-lactams, the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic index that best correlates with in vivo efficacy is the percentage of the dosing interval over which the unbound concentration remains above the minimum inhibitory concentration of ceftriaxone for the individual target species (i.e., %T > minimum inhibitory concentration).

Indication

Treatment of the following infections in adults and children, including full-term newborns (from birth):

bacterial meningitis;

community-acquired pneumonia;

hospital-acquired pneumonia;

acute otitis media;

intra-abdominal infections;

complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis);

bone and joint infections;

complicated skin and soft tissue infections;

gonorrhea;

syphilis;

bacterial endocarditis.

Alvobac can be used for:

treatment of acute complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults;

for the treatment of disseminated Lyme borreliosis (early (stage II) and late (stage III)) in adults and children, including newborns from 15 days of age;

for the management of neutropenic patients who develop fever with suspected bacterial infection;

for the treatment of patients with bacteremia associated with any of the above infections or if any of the above infections are suspected.

Alvobac should be prescribed together with other antibacterial drugs if the possible range of bacterial pathogens does not fall within its spectrum of action (see section "Special instructions for use").

Official recommendations on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents should be taken into account.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to ceftriaxone or to any other cephalosporin. History of severe hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. anaphylactic reactions) to any other type of beta-lactam antibacterial agent (penicillins, monobactams and carbapenems).

Ceftriaxone is contraindicated:

Premature newborns ≤ 41 weeks of gestational age (gestational age + age after birth)*.

For full-term newborns (age ≤ 28 days):

with hyperbilirubinemia, jaundice, hypoalbuminemia or acidosis, as bilirubin binding is likely to be impaired in these conditions*;

who require (or are expected to require) intravenous calcium preparations or infusions of calcium-containing solutions, as there is a risk of precipitation of the calcium salt of ceftriaxone (see sections "Special warnings and precautions for use" and "Adverse reactions").

* In vitro studies have shown that ceftriaxone may displace bilirubin from its association with serum albumin, leading to a possible risk of bilirubin encephalopathy in such patients.

Before intramuscular administration of ceftriaxone, it is essential to exclude contraindications to the use of lidocaine when used as a diluent (see section "Special instructions for use"). See the instructions for medical use of lidocaine, especially contraindications.

Ceftriaxone solutions containing lidocaine should never be administered intravenously.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions

Diluents containing calcium, such as Ringer's solution or Hartmann's solution, should not be used to reconstitute Alvobac in vials or to further dilute the reconstituted solution for intravenous administration, as a precipitate may form. Precipitates of ceftriaxone calcium may also form when ceftriaxone is mixed with calcium-containing solutions in the same infusion line. Ceftriaxone should not be administered simultaneously with calcium-containing intravenous solutions, including calcium-containing solutions for long-term infusion, such as parenteral nutrition solutions, through a Y-line. However, in all patients, except neonates, ceftriaxone and calcium-containing solutions may be administered sequentially, one after the other, provided that the system is thoroughly flushed with a compatible fluid between infusions. In vitro studies using adult and neonatal cord blood plasma have shown that neonates are at increased risk of precipitation of ceftriaxone calcium salt (see sections "Contraindications", "Special instructions", "Dosage and administration", "Adverse reactions", "Incompatibility"). Concomitant use of the drug with oral anticoagulants may enhance the effect of the vitamin K antagonist and the risk of bleeding. It is recommended to frequently check the international normalized ratio and adjust the dose of the vitamin K antagonist appropriately both during and after ceftriaxone therapy (see section "Adverse reactions").

There is conflicting evidence regarding the potential for increased renal toxicity of aminoglycosides when used with cephalosporins. In such cases, the recommendations for monitoring aminoglycoside levels (and renal function) in clinical practice should be carefully followed.

In an in vitro study, antagonism was observed when chloramphenicol was used in combination with ceftriaxone. The clinical significance of this finding is unknown.

There have been no reported cases of interaction between ceftriaxone and oral calcium-containing drugs or between intramuscular ceftriaxone and calcium-containing drugs (intravenous or oral).

False-positive Coombs test results may occur in patients receiving ceftriaxone. Ceftriaxone, like other antibiotics, may cause false-positive results in tests for galactosemia.

Similarly, non-enzymatic methods for measuring urine glucose may give false positive results. For this reason, enzymatic methods should be used during ceftriaxone therapy.

No renal dysfunction has been observed after concomitant use of high doses of ceftriaxone and potent diuretics (e.g. furosemide).

Concomitant use of probenecid does not reduce the excretion of ceftriaxone.

Application features

As with all beta-lactam antibiotics, serious hypersensitivity reactions, sometimes fatal, have been reported (see section 4.8). Hypersensitivity reactions may also progress to Kounis syndrome, a serious allergic reaction that may lead to myocardial infarction (see section 4.8). In the event of a severe hypersensitivity reaction, ceftriaxone should be discontinued immediately and appropriate emergency measures should be taken. Before initiating treatment, it should be established whether the patient has a history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to ceftriaxone, other cephalosporins or other types of beta-lactam agents. Ceftriaxone should be used with caution in patients with a history of non-severe hypersensitivity to other beta-lactam agents.

Cases of serious skin adverse reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome or Lyell's syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)) which can be life-threatening or fatal have been reported with ceftriaxone; however, the frequency of these events is unknown (see section 4.8).

Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction (JHR).

Some patients with spirochetosis may develop a Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction (JHR) at the start of ceftriaxone therapy. JHR is usually self-limiting, or symptomatic treatment may be indicated. If this reaction occurs, antibiotic therapy should not be discontinued.

Interaction with drugs containing calcium.

Cases of ceftriaxone calcium precipitates in the lungs and kidneys with fatal outcomes have been reported in premature and full-term infants less than 1 month of age. In at least one of these patients, ceftriaxone and calcium were administered at different times and through different intravenous infusion systems. According to the available scientific data, there are no confirmed cases of intravascular precipitates, except in neonates who were administered ceftriaxone and calcium-containing solutions or any other calcium-containing drugs. In vitro studies have shown that neonates are at increased risk of ceftriaxone calcium precipitates compared to patients of other age groups.

When ceftriaxone is used in patients of any age, it should not be mixed or administered simultaneously with any intravenous solutions containing calcium, even if different infusion systems are used or the drugs are administered at different infusion sites. However, in patients older than 28 days, ceftriaxone and calcium-containing solutions may be administered sequentially, one after the other, provided that the drugs are administered through different infusion systems at different body sites or that the infusion system is replaced or thoroughly flushed with saline between administrations to prevent the formation of a precipitate. For patients who require continuous infusions of calcium-containing solutions for total parenteral nutrition (TPN), healthcare professionals may prescribe alternative antibacterial agents that do not carry a similar risk of precipitate formation. If the use of ceftriaxone in patients requiring continuous nutrition is deemed necessary, the PPH solutions and ceftriaxone may be administered simultaneously, albeit through different infusion systems and into different body sites. Alternatively, the PPH solutions may be suspended during the ceftriaxone infusion and the infusion systems flushed between the solutions (see sections Pharmacokinetics, Contraindications, Adverse Reactions, Incompatibilities).

Children.

The safety and efficacy of Alvobac in neonates, infants and children have been established for the doses described in the section "Method of administration and dosage". Studies have shown that ceftriaxone, like some other cephalosporins, can displace bilirubin from its association with serum albumin. Alvobac is contraindicated in premature and full-term neonates at risk of bilirubin encephalopathy (see section "Contraindications").

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia.

Cases of immune-mediated hemolytic anemia have been observed in patients receiving cephalosporin antibacterial agents, including Alvobac (see section "Adverse reactions"). Severe cases of hemolytic anemia, including fatal outcomes, have been reported during treatment with Alvobac in both adults and children.

If a patient develops anemia while taking ceftriaxone, the diagnosis of cephalosporin-associated anemia should be considered and ceftriaxone should be discontinued until the etiology is determined.

Long-term treatment.

During long-term treatment, a complete blood count should be performed regularly.

Antibacterial-associated colitis and pseudomembranous colitis have been reported with nearly all antibacterial agents, including ceftriaxone. The severity of these events may range from mild to life-threatening. Therefore, it is important to consider the possibility of such a diagnosis in patients who develop diarrhoea during or after the use of ceftriaxone (see section 4.8). Ceftriaxone therapy should be discontinued and appropriate anti-Clostridium difficile therapy should be considered. Medicinal products that inhibit peristalsis should not be used.

As with the use of other antibacterial agents, superinfections caused by microorganisms insensitive to the drug may occur.

Severe renal and hepatic insufficiency.

In case of severe renal and hepatic insufficiency, careful clinical monitoring of the safety and efficacy of the drug is recommended (see section "Method of administration and dosage").

Impact on serological test results.

When using Alvobac, the Coombs test may give false-positive results. Alvobac may also cause false-positive results in tests for galactosemia (see section "Adverse reactions").

False-positive results may be obtained when determining glucose in urine using non-enzymatic methods. During the use of Alvobac, glucose levels in urine should be determined using enzymatic methods of analysis (see section "Adverse reactions").

Ceftriaxone may cause falsely low blood glucose readings obtained with certain glucose monitoring systems. Refer to the instructions for use for each individual system. Use alternative testing methods if necessary.

Sodium.

Each gram of Alvobac contains 3.6 mmol sodium. This should be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet.

Spectrum of antibacterial activity.

Ceftriaxone has a limited spectrum of antibacterial activity and may not be suitable for use as monotherapy in the treatment of certain types of infection unless the causative agent is already confirmed (see section 4.2). In polymicrobial infections where ceftriaxone-resistant organisms are suspected, additional antibiotics should be considered.

Use of lidocaine.

If lidocaine solution is used as a diluent, ceftriaxone can only be administered intramuscularly. Before administering the drug, it is necessary to take into account the contraindications to the use of lidocaine, precautions and other relevant information given in the instructions for medical use of lidocaine (see section "Contraindications"). Lidocaine solution should never be administered intravenously.

Gallstone disease.

In case of shadows on the sonogram, the possibility of ceftriaxone calcium precipitates should be considered. Shadows mistaken for gallstones have been observed on sonograms of the gallbladder, and their frequency increased with ceftriaxone doses of 1 g per day and above. Particular caution should be exercised when using the drug in children. Such precipitates disappear after cessation of ceftriaxone therapy. In rare cases, the formation of ceftriaxone calcium precipitates has been accompanied by symptoms. In the presence of symptoms, conservative non-surgical treatment is recommended, and the physician should decide to discontinue the drug based on the results of the benefit-risk assessment of the specific case (see section "Adverse reactions").

Bile stasis.

Cases of pancreatitis, possibly secondary to biliary obstruction, have been reported in patients receiving Alvobac (see section 4.8). Most of these patients had risk factors for cholestasis and biliary sludge formation, such as prior significant therapy, severe illness and total parenteral nutrition. It cannot be excluded that the formation of biliary precipitates due to Alvobac may be a precipitating or additional factor in the development of this disorder.

Kidney stone disease.

Cases of kidney stones have been reported, which resolved after discontinuation of ceftriaxone (see section 4.8). If symptoms are present, an ultrasound examination should be performed. The decision to use the drug in patients with a history of kidney stones or hypercalciuria should be made by the physician based on the results of a benefit-risk assessment of the individual case.

Encephalopathy has been reported with ceftriaxone (see section 4.8), particularly in elderly patients with severe renal impairment (see section 4.2) or central nervous system disease. Ceftriaxone withdrawal should be considered if ceftriaxone-associated encephalopathy is suspected (e.g. decreased level of consciousness, altered mental status, myoclonus, convulsions). Disposal of unused and expired medicinal products. Release of the medicinal product into the environment should be minimised. The medicinal product should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Where available, a so-called “waste collection system” should be used for disposal.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Pregnancy.

Ceftriaxone crosses the placental barrier. There are limited data from the use of ceftriaxone in pregnant women. Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to embryonal/fetal, perinatal or postnatal development. Ceftriaxone should be used during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester, only if the benefit outweighs the risk.

Breastfeeding period.

Ceftriaxone is excreted in breast milk in low concentrations, but no effects on the breastfed infant are expected at therapeutic doses. However, the risk of diarrhoea and fungal infections of the mucous membranes cannot be excluded. The possibility of sensitization should be considered. A decision must be made whether to discontinue breast-feeding or to discontinue/abstain from ceftriaxone therapy taking into account the benefit of breast-feeding for the child and the benefit of therapy for the woman.

Fertility.

Reproductive studies have shown no evidence of adverse effects on male or female fertility.

Ability to influence reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms

During treatment with ceftriaxone, side effects such as dizziness may occur, which may affect the ability to drive or operate machinery (see section "Adverse reactions"). Patients should be careful when driving or operating other machinery.

Method of administration and doses

Dosage.

The dose of the drug depends on the severity, sensitivity, location and type of infection, as well as the patient's age and liver and kidney function.

The doses given below are generally recommended for these indications. In particularly severe cases, the highest dose in the recommended range should be used.

Table 1.

Adults and children aged 12 years and over (≥ 50 kg).

* In case of documented bacteremia, the highest dose in the recommended range should be considered.

** In case of doses exceeding 2 g per day, twice daily administration (12 hours apart) should be considered.

Indications in adults and children aged 12 years and over (≥50 kg) requiring special dosing regimens:

Acute otitis media.

A single intramuscular dose of 1–2 g of Alvobac can be used.

Some data suggest that in cases where the patient's condition is severe or previous therapy has been ineffective, Alvobac may be effective when administered intramuscularly at a dose of 1–2 g per day for 3 days.

Preoperative prevention of infections at the surgical site.

2 g once before surgery.

Gonorrhea.

Single dose 500 mg intramuscularly.

Syphilis.

The generally recommended doses are 500 mg–1 g once daily, increasing to 2 g once daily for neurosyphilis over 10–14 days. Dosage recommendations for syphilis, including neurosyphilis, are based on limited data. National or local recommendations should also be considered.

Disseminated Lyme borreliosis (early (stage II) and late (stage III)).

2 g once daily for 14–21 days. The recommended duration of treatment varies and should be based on national or local recommendations.

Children.

Newborns, infants and children aged 15 days to 12 years (<50 kg).

Children weighing 50 kg or more should use the usual adult doses.

Table 2

* In case of documented bacteremia, the highest dose in the recommended range should be considered.

** In case of doses exceeding 2 g per day, twice daily administration (12 hours apart) should be considered.

Indications in neonates, infants and children aged 15 days to 12 years (<50 kg) requiring special dosing regimens:

Acute otitis media.

A single intramuscular injection of Alvobac at a dose of 50 mg/kg may be used for the initial treatment of acute otitis media. Some data suggest that in cases where the child's condition is severe or previous therapy has been ineffective, Alvobac may be effective when administered intramuscularly at a dose of 50 mg/kg per day for 3 days.

Preoperative prevention of infections at the surgical site.

50–80 mg/kg once before surgery.

Syphilis.

The generally recommended dose is 75–100 mg/kg (maximum 4 g) once daily for 10–14 days. Dosage recommendations for syphilis, including neurosyphilis, are based on very limited data. National or local recommendations should also be taken into account.

Disseminated Lyme borreliosis (early (stage II) and late (stage III)).

50–80 mg/kg once daily for 14–21 days. The recommended duration of treatment varies and national or local recommendations should be taken into account.

Newborns aged 0–14 days.

Alvobac is contraindicated for use in premature neonates with a postmenstrual age of less than 41 weeks (gestational age + calendar age).

Table 3

* In case of documented bacteremia, the highest dose in the recommended range should be considered.

The maximum daily dose of 50 mg/kg should not be exceeded.

Indications in neonates aged 0–14 days requiring special dosing regimens: Acute otitis media.

A single intramuscular injection of Alvobac at a dose of 50 mg/kg may be used for the initial treatment of acute otitis media.

Preoperative prevention of infections at the surgical site.

20–50 mg/kg once before surgery.

Syphilis.

The generally recommended dose is 50 mg/kg once daily for 10–14 days. Dosing recommendations for syphilis, including neurosyphilis, are based on very limited data. National or local recommendations should also be taken into account.

Duration of treatment.

The duration of treatment depends on the course of the disease. Taking into account general recommendations for antibiotic therapy, ceftriaxone should be continued for 48-72 hours after the disappearance of fever or confirmation of eradication of the bacterial infection.

Elderly patients.

Provided that renal and hepatic function are satisfactory, dose adjustment is not required for elderly patients.

Patients with liver failure.

Available data suggest that no dose adjustment is necessary in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment, provided that renal function is not impaired. There are no data available in patients with severe hepatic impairment (see section 5.2).

Patients with renal failure.

In patients with renal impairment, there is no need to reduce the dose of ceftriaxone unless renal function is impaired.