How to Take Ceftriaxone Parenterally

Patient was educated on how to take Ceftriaxone parenterally as follows: Ceftriaxone is taken as an intramuscular or intravenous shot. Make sure the medication is clear and free of any suspended particles, before use. Discard the vial at the notice of any suspended particles. Also, discard the vial, if contents are cloudy or discolored or if the vial is cracked. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled [...]

Nurse Teaching on Ceftriaxone and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Ceftriaxone and its mechanism of action as follows: Ceftriaxone is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against number of bacteria causing wide variety of infections. Ceftriaxone belongs to the group of Cephalosporin antibiotics. Ceftriaxone is a Beta-lactam antibiotic that acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis by Ceftriaxone will kill the bacteria and inhibit further growth of bacteria. Ceftriaxone is an antibacterial agent and does [...]