Ceftriaxone

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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
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