Ceftriaxone (IM & IV)

Question 1

Indications

Answer 1

• Suspected meningococcal septicemia.
• Sepsis, where cefazolin is not indicated, and:
• • Older than 12 years.
• • One of more clinical features are present for antibiotics.
• Time to hospital is greater than 30 mins.

Question 2

Contraindications

Answer 2

Analphylaxis to cephalosporins

Question 3

Actions

Answer 3

• A cephalosporin antibiotic when broad activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria.
• Inhibits productions of bacteria cell wall.

Question 4

Administration & Dose

Answer 4

IV:
* Dissolve 2g into 4ml NaCl.
* Dilute to total of 10ml.
* Administer over 1-2 mins.

IM: (if IV access cannot be obtained.)
* Dissolve 2g into 4ml NaCl.
* Draw up 2.5ml to 2 syringes.

Question 5

Side effects

Answer 5

None

Question 6

Cautions

Answer 6

None

Question 7

Onset

Answer 7

30-60 mins

Question 8

Duration

Answer 8

24 hours