Ceftriaxone Flashcards
1
Q
Presentation
A
1g sterile powder in glass jar
2
Q
Pharmacology
A
Cephalosporin antibiotic
3
Q
Metabolism
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Excreted unchanged in urine and bile
4
Q
Indications
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1. Suspected meningococcal septicaemia
2. Severe sepsis (consult only)
5
Q
Contraindications
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Allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics
6
Q
Precautions
A
Allergy to penicillin antibiotics
7
Q
Route of administration
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IV preferred
IM if IV access unavailable
8
Q
Side effects
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1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Skin rash
9
Q
Special notes
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Usual dose adult 1g, child 50mg/kg (max 1g)
Ceftriaxone IV musr be made up to 10ml using sterile water and dose administered over 2mins.
IM must be made up to 4ml using 1% lignocaine and dose administered in lateral upper thigh.
N/a onset times
