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.