Ceftriaxone Flashcards
1
Q
How does Ceftriaxone present?
A
1g sterile powder
2
Q
What are the contraindications for Ceftriaxone?
A
- Allergy to Cephalosporin antibiotics
3
Q
What is the precaution to Ceftriaxone?
A
- Allergy to Penicillin antibiotics
4
Q
What are some side effects from ceftriaxone?
A
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Skin Rash
5
Q
How is IV ceftriaxone made
A
Reconstitute powder with 9.5mL sterile Water
6
Q
How is IM Ceftriaxone made
A
Reconstitue powder with 3.5ml of Lignocaine
7
Q
How long should IV Ceftriaxone be administered over?
A
2minutes
8
Q
What is the prefix of Cephalosporins
A
- Cef
9
Q
Why is Penicillin a precaution for Ceftriaxone
A
- Potential for patients to be allergic to Cephalosporins
10
Q
How does Ceftriaxone work?
A
- It inhibits both Gram +ve and Gram -ve bacterias ability to synthesise their cell walls
