Patient was educated on contraindications for using Ceftriaxone as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Ceftriaxone. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of opportunistic infections must be cautious about using Ceftriaxone. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Ceftriaxone should be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias, as it has the potential to [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Ceftriaxone as follows: Anaphylaxis A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Ceftriaxone. Patients can present with extreme itching and rash, swelling of the face and throat, dizziness, bronchoconstriction, and difficulty breathing. This is an emergency and medical attention should be sought immediately, without any delay. Hepatic damage Long term Ceftriaxone intake can lead to hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function. Hepatic injury and altered [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Ceftriaxone as follows: Opportunistic fungal infections The friendly normal flora residing in the human body help prevent growth of opportunistic infections. Ceftriaxone by destroying the normal flora, tips the balance in favor of opportunistic infections. So, long term use of Ceftriaxone carries a risk of opportunistic fungal infections, such as, thrush and yeast infections. Peripheral neuropathy Long term Ceftriaxone intake can lead to serious problems of [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Ceftriaxone as follows: Pain and inflammation Pain and inflammation at the site of injection is most common side effect to Ceftriaxone use. Central nervous system findings Ceftriaxone use can sometimes result in severe dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, tremors, and seizures. Nausea and vomiting This is the most common side effect of Ceftriaxone. Taking the antibiotic with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and [...]

Patient was educated on how to administer Ceftriaxone premixed solution intravenous as follows: Ceftriaxone can be taken as a premixed solution, administered intravenously. The medication bag is stored in the refrigerator frozen. Thaw the medication bag by getting the bag out of the refrigerator, two hours before the time of administration. Do not administer the medication cold. Administering the medication right out of the refrigerator into the vein can precipitate intense chills and rigors. Do [...]