Ceftriaxone Drug sheet Flashcards
1
Q
What is the presentation?
A
1 g powder in sterile glass ampule
2
Q
What is the pharmacology?
A
Cephalosporin antibiotic
3
Q
How is it excreted?
A
33-66% unchanged in urine and in bile
4
Q
What are the indications?
A
Suspected Meningococcal septicaemia and sepsis (consult only)
5
Q
What are the contraindications?
A
Allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics
6
Q
What are the precautions?
A
Allergy to penicillin antibiotics
7
Q
what is the route of administration?
A
Iv - preferred
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