In orbital cellulitis, Ceftriaxone is typically given by which route?

In orbital cellulitis, Ceftriaxone is typically given by which route?

• A. Oral
• B. IV/IM
• C. Topical
• D. Inhalation

Answer: (B)

Treating orbital cellulitis needs an antibiotic that reaches high levels in the bloodstream and the orbital tissues quickly, so the drug is given parenterally. Ceftriaxone is a parenteral third-generation cephalosporin, effective and reliable when delivered by IV or IM. Oral forms won’t provide the rapid, adequate systemic concentrations needed for a deep orbital infection, and topical or inhaled routes don’t deliver medication to the orbit. Therefore, the typical route is intravenous or intramuscular administration.

Treating orbital cellulitis needs an antibiotic that reaches high levels in the bloodstream and the orbital tissues quickly, so the drug is given parenterally. Ceftriaxone is a parenteral third-generation cephalosporin, effective and reliable when delivered by IV or IM. Oral forms won’t provide the rapid, adequate systemic concentrations needed for a deep orbital infection, and topical or inhaled routes don’t deliver medication to the orbit. Therefore, the typical route is intravenous or intramuscular administration.