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Name of Drug

Dosage, Route & Frequency

Mechanism of Action

Indication

Contraindication

Side-Effects

Drug to Drug Interaction

Nursing Responsibilities

Classification: 100mg IVTT every 12 hours Antibiotic Cephalosporin

Bactericidal: Inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall causing cell death.

Generic Name:

Ceftriaxone Sodium

Lowers respiratory infections caused by Streptococcus pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenza, E. coli, Enterobacter aerogenes. Intra-abdominal infections caused by E.coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae

Contraindicated with allergy to cephalosporins or penicillins. Use cautiously with renal failure, lactation, pregnancy

CNS: Headache, dizziness, lethargy

GI: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, Increase bleeding pseudomembranous effects with oral colitis anticoagulants HEMATOLOGIC: bone marrow depression dec. WBC, platelets, Hct LOCAL: pain, inflammation of IV Site OTHER: superinfections, disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol Disulfiram-like reactions may occur if alcohol is taken

Increased neprotoxocity with aminoglycosides

BEFORE: Do Skin Testing into the intradermal area Protect Drug from light Do not mix ceftriaxone with other antimicrobial drug DURING: Use a separate syringe when giving this drug Have Vitamin K available in case of hypoprothrombinemia occurs AFTER: Discontinue if hypersensitivity occurs Monitor Blood levels in patients taking this drug

Brand Name: Rocephin

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