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1
Q

Presentation

A

1 g sterile powder in a glass vial

2
Q

Pharmacology

A

Cephalosporin antibiotic

3
Q

Metabolism

A

Excreted unchanged in urine (33% - 67%) and in bile

4
Q

Indications

A
  • Suspected meningococcal septicaemia

- Severe sepsis (consult only)

5
Q

Contras

A

Allergy to Cephalosporin antibiotics

6
Q

Precautions

A

Allergy to Penicillin antibiotics

7
Q

Route of administration

A

IV (preferred)

IM (if IV access unavailable)

8
Q

Side effects

A
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Skin rash
9
Q

Special notes

A

Usual dose

  • adult 1 g
  • child 50 mg/kg (max 1 g)

IV dose must be made up to 10 ml using sterile water and dose administered over 2 mins

IM dose must be made up to 4 ml using 1% lignocaine and dose administered in lateral upper thigh

10
Q

IM/IV effects

A

Onset: n/a
Peak: n/a
Duration: n/a