Ceftriaxone Flashcards
1
Q
Presentation
A
1g sterile powder in glass vial
2
Q
Pharmacology
A
Cephalosporin antibiotic
3
Q
Metabolism
A
Excreted unchanged in urine and in bile
4
Q
Indications
A
Suspected meningococcal septicaemia Severe sepsis (consult only)
5
Q
Contraindications
A
Allergy to cephalosporins
6
Q
Precautions
A
Allergy to penicillin antibiotics
7
Q
Route of admin
A
IV
IM
8
Q
Side effects
A
Nausea
Vomiting
Skin rash
9
Q
Special notes
A
Adult dose 1g, child 50mg/kg
IV must be made up to 10ml using sterile water and dose administrated over 2 minutes
IM must be made up to 4ml using lignocaine and dose administered in lateral upper thigh
