Ceftriaxone Flashcards
1
Q
What type of drug is ceftriaxone?
A
3rd gen cephalosporin antibiotic
2
Q
What are the actions of ceftriaxone?
A
- Broad spectrum antibiotic- especially effective against gram negative (-) bacteria eg meningococcus
- Effective at crossing the blood brain barrier
3
Q
What is the indication for ceftriaxone?
A
Suspected meningococcal disease in acutely I’ll patients
4
Q
What are the 3 adverse effects of ceftriaxone?
A
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Diarrhoea
- Skin rash
5
Q
Contraindications for ceftriaxone?
A
KSAR to cephalosporins
6
Q
What is the the precaution for ceftriaxone?
A
20% if patients with penicillin allergy may be sensitive to ceftriaxone
7
Q
What is the ceftriaxone dose for paediatrics and adults?
A
50mcg/kg to a total of 2g (IV preferred). Make up to 10ml with normal saline and five slowly over 2-4 minutes
