How Gonorrhea Medications Work

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The gold standard treatment for gonorrhea is Ceftriaxone, an antibiotic that belongs to the cephalosporin class.

Gold Standard Treatment: Ceftriaxone

• Ceftriaxone works by inhibiting cell wall synthesis in bacteria, ultimately leading to bacterial death.

• It is administered intramuscularly and has a high efficacy rate against Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

• Ceftriaxone is often used in combination with Azithromycin for patients who are allergic to cephalosporins or have a history of treatment failure.

Alternative Treatments

• Azithromycin, another antibiotic, can be used as an alternative to Ceftriaxone in certain cases. It works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria.

• Spectinomycin and Cefixime are also antibiotics that may be used as alternatives or in combination with other treatments.