CEFTRIAXONE (ROCEPHIN)
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin); Cephalosporin, 3rd generation; Inj: 250, 500 mg; 1, 2 gm; 50-100 mg/kg/day IV/IM q12-24h (max 4 gm/day)
Use 100 mg/kg/day for meningitis;
Long half-life. May be reconstituted with 1% lidocaine for IM administration
Use 100 mg/kg/day for meningitis;
Long half-life. May be reconstituted with 1% lidocaine for IM administration