Ceftriaxone Flashcards
1
Q
What drug classification does Ceftriaxone fit under?
A
Antibiotic
2
Q
Which drug schedule is Ceftriaxone classified under?
A
S4 (Restricted Drugs)
3
Q
What is the action of Ceftriaxone?
A
It is a semi-synthetic broad-spectrum cephalosporin - it is in the Penicillin class of antibiotics.
4
Q
What are the side effects of Ceftriaxone?
A
- Nausea and vomiting
- Pain at the IM injection site
5
Q
When is Ceftriaxone indicated?
A
Suspected meningococcal septicaemia (with a non-blanching petechial and/or purpuric rash)
6
Q
What are the contraindications for administering Ceftriaxone?
A
Known severe allergic reaction to Ceftriaxone or Penicillin
7
Q
What are the precautions for Ceftriaxone?
A
Nil
8
Q
What is the onset for Ceftriaxone?
A
Variable
9
Q
What is the duration for Ceftriaxone?
A
Approximately 1 day.
