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Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
Third-generation cephalosporin, beta-lactam antibiotic
Therapeutic Effects:
Bactericidal, broad gram-negative and gram-positive coverage, surgical prophylaxis, long half-life allowing once-daily dosing
Primary Considerations:

Prophylaxis timing - Give within 60 minutes before incision; long half-life usually means no intraoperative redose is needed. Calcium incompatibility - Do not co-administer with IV calcium-containing...

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