Camal, Honeylin

Anti Infective Drugs

Generic Name Reference: Classification:
Ceftriaxone https;//www.scribd.c Third generation
om/doc/146493967/ cephalosporin, pregnancy
Brand Name: Ceftriaxone risk category E, anti-
Rocephin infectives

Dosage: Route: Frequency:

1 Gram IVTT Q12

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Mechanism of Action:
Third generation cephalosporin that inhibits cell wall
synthesis, promoting osmotic instability, usually
bactericidal

Indication: Contraindication:
Uncomplicated Contraindicated in NURSING
gonococcal patients hypersensitive RESPONSIBILITIES
vulvovaginitis. to drug or other Before administering drug, ask patient
cephalosporins. if he is allergic to penicillin,
UTI; lower respiratory or cephalosporin.

tract, bone or joint, Serious hypersensitivity

to penicillin. Obtain specimen for culture and
intra-abdominal, or skin sensitivity test before giving first dose.
structure infection;
Hyperbilirubinemic Instruct patient to take medication
septicemia.
neonates (may lead to around the clock and to finish the
kernicterus) medication completely, even feeling
Meningitis better.
Renal impairment
Pre-operative Advise patient to report signs
prevention of superinfection (furry over-growth on
the tongue, vaginal itching or dis-charges,
loose foul-smelling stools) and allergy.
Acute bacterial otitis
media