Journal of chemotherapy
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Journal of chemotherapy · Jan 2015
Comparative StudyPharmaceutical quality of eight generics of ceftriaxone preparation for injection in Eastern Asia.
To compare the pharmaceutical quality of original and generic ceftriaxone sodium preparations for injection produced in Eastern Asia. ⋯ All tested generic ceftriaxone products failed to meet the pharmaceutical quality standards of the branded original. The high levels of impurities and the identified contamination of particles and residues are of clinical concern, as they could impact tolerability and safety in patients in need of an effective parenteral antibiotic.