Ceftriaxone

Question 1

Indications for Ceftriaxone Admin

Answer 1

Indications for Ceftriaxone Admin
-Treatment of susceptible infections due to gram-negative aerobic organisms, some gram positive organisms including
respiratory tract, GI/GU tract, skin and skin structure, bone and joint, intra-abdominal, PID, biliary tract/urinary
tract infections, bacterial septicemia, meningitis, atypical community acquired pneumonia

Question 2

Adult dosing for Ceftriaxone?

Answer 2

Adult: 2 g IV/IO; use dilution of 2g in 100 ML NS; reconstitution- add 2.5 ML sterile water for injection to each 250 mg to provide concentration of 100 mg/ML; infuse over 30 mins

Question 3

Contraindications for Ceftriaxone Admin (2)

Answer 3

Contraindications for Ceftriaxone

1. Hypersensitivity to ceftriaxone
2. Do not administer with calcium containing IV solutions (ringers lactate)

Question 4

Pediatric dose for Ceftriaxone?

Answer 4

Pediatric: 100 mg/kg to a max of 2 g IV/IO, infuse over 30 mins