Ceftriaxone Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Type | 3rd generation cephalosporin antibiotic |
Presentation | Vial – 1g Ceftriaxone powder for reconstitution |
Actions | 1. Broad spectrum antibiotic Especially effective against gram-negative bacteria(e.g. Meningococcus) 2. Effective crossing of blood-brain barrier |
Use | Suspected meningococcal disease, in acutely ill patients |
Adv Effects | 1. Hypersensitivity reactions (not common) 2. Diarrhoea 3. Skin rash |
Precautions | It is possible that 20% patients with a Penicillin allergy may be sensitive to Ceftriaxone. |
Contraindications | Known sensitivity to cephalosporins |
Dose | 50 mg/kg, to 2g, IV preferred.also IO. Make to 10ml w/NS; give slowly over 2–4 min. May be administered IM:Dilute a maximum of 1g in 3mls of 1% Lignocaine prior to administration. Give two injections if dose is over 1g (i.e. over 3 mls volume |
Special Note | An incident report should be submitted to Clinical Services if Ceftriaxone is administered. |
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