7/29/2019 Jenina's Drug Study
1/2
Drug Study
Drug NameMechanism of
Action Indications Contraindication Side Effects Nursing
Considerations
Generic:Ceftriaxone
Sodium
Brand:Rocephin
Dosage:1gQ1211
Route:IV
A third generation
cephalosporin that
inhibits cell wallsynthesis, promoting
osmotic instability;usually bactericidal.
This medication is
a cephalosporin
antibiotic,prescribed for
certain bacterialinfections such as
gonorrhea, pelvic
inflammatorydisease, middle ear
infection,meningitis
(inflammation of
the covering of thebrain), and
infections of thelungs, ears, skin,
urinary tract,
blood, bones andjoints and typhoid.
It is also use asperioperative
prophylaxis.
Contraindicated in
patients
hypersensitivity todrug or other
cephalosporins.
CNS: headache,
dizziness
CV: phlebitisGI: pseudomem-
branous colitis,nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea
GU: generalpruritus, candidiasis
Hematologic:eosinophilia,
thrombocytosis,
leucopeniaSkin: pain,
induration,tenderness at the
injection site, rash,
pruritusOther: hypersen-
sitivity reactions,serum sickness,
anaphylaxis, fever,
chills.
Assess patientsprevious sensitivity
reaction to penicillin
or othercephalosphoroins.
Assess patient forsigns and symptoms
of infection beforeand during the
treatment.
Obtain C&S beforebeginning drug
therapy to identify ifcorrect treatment has
been initiated.
Assess for allerficreaction.
Monitor hematologic,electrolytes, renal andhepatic function.
Assess for possiblesuperinfection:
itching, fever,
malaise, redness ordiarrhea.
