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cefTRIAXone
cefTRIAXone
Brand names:
Rocephin
Form
Strength
POWDER FOR INJECTION, INJECTABLE
1 g; 2 g; 250 mg; 500 mg
Display
Third Generation Cephalosporins
Class:
08120612
Medication comments:
β-Lactam Use/Allergies Policy
Pediatric IV prep/admin
Info
Renal Adjust
IVP ABx
ceftriaxone (Rocephin) dilution volumes for IM injections, using SWFI, NS, or lidocaine 1%
to prepare 250 mg/ml solution
vial
volume
to prepare 350 mg/ml solution
vial
volume
250 mg
0.9 mL
500 mg
1 mL
500 mg
1.8 mL
1 gm
2.1 mL
1 gm
3.6 mL
2 gm
4.2 mL
2 gm
7.2 mL
Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy.
Renal Dosing Program
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(Brand)
• Indications
Usual Adult Dose
Comments
Renal Dosage Adjustments
cefTRIAXone
IV/IM
(
Rocephin
©
)
1-2 gm q24h
No adjustment necessary
Per policy, these antibiotic medications may be given IV push.
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generic (Brand)
Reconstitution Amount
Reconstitution Diluent
Give over
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cefTRIAXone (Rocephin)
1 gm vial = 9.6 ml
Sterile Water for Injection
3-5 mins
Dilute with 9.6 ml Sterile Water for Injection and give over 3-5 mins.
cefTRIAXone (Rocephin)
2 gm vial = 19.2 ml
Sterile Water for Injection
3-5 mins
Dilute with 19.2 ml Sterile Water for Injection and give over 3-5 mins.
Last updated:
May. 1, 2024
Renal Adjustment Policy
cefTRIAXone subject to adjustments by pharmacy.
Look-Alike/Sound-Alike
cefTRIAXone confused with ceFAZolin, cefoTEtan, cefOXitin, cefTAZidime
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(Brand)
• Indications
Comments
(Rocephin©)