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Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES
ANTIBIOTIC
CEFTRIAXONE / ROCEPHIN
DESCRIPTION / ACTION:
- Ceftriaxone is a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections
- Ceftriaxone is used as the treatment for bacterial infections and is often used pre-operatively to reduce the risk of surgical infections
INDICATIONS:
- Open extremity fracture
- Penetrating trauma to the torso
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Allergy to penicillin or cephalosporins
- Administration of calcium containing medications
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS
- Diarrhea
- Skin reactions (rash)
- Allergic reaction
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Reconstitute with 9.6 ml of normal saline and administer IV or IM.
- Adult - 1g IV x1 dose.
- Pediatric - 50mg/kg IV/IO up to 1g
