This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: FMGE 2017, Subject name: Pharmacology
Empirical drug of choice for treatment of meningococcal meningitis is:- 
Select and explain. 
A. Cefoxitin, B. Ceftriaxone, C. Cefotetan, D. Gentamicin
B: Ceftriaxone
Answer: B: Ceftriaxone 
Explanation: Meningococcal meningitis Doc for empirical T/t - ceftriaxone Definitive T/t - penicillin G Prophylaxis - ceftriaxone (most effective ), for pregnant female Ciprofloxacin (DOC for prophylaxis ,orally given) Rifampicin * Ceftriaxone - currently , most reliable and fastest acting bactericidal drug for enteric fever Uses: * Bacterial meningitis, septicemic, abdominal sepsis * A/E Hypoprothrombinemia &bleeding