ceftriaxone
CephalosporinWhat it's for
Pneumonia, meningitis, UTI
Nursing considerations
- ~1-2% PCN-allergic patients cross-react — severity of the original reaction matters
- Never with calcium-containing IV in neonates
- Once daily convenience = outpatient favorite
Key side effects
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Allergy history, GI
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
