CEFTRIAXONE sodium, eq. 250mg base, powd, vial+ lidocaine IM
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Last Updated on:
02/05/2024, 22:03:57
6.2.2 - Watch group antibiotics
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use.
The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
J01DD04
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
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CEFTRIAXONE + lidocaine (IM)
Therapeutic Action
Third-generation cephalosporin antibacterial
Indications
Severe bacterial infections (meningitis, pneumonia, typhoid fever, shigellosis, leptospirosis, tick-borne relapsing fevers, pyelonephritis, neurosyphilis, etc.)
Cervicitis, urethritis and conjunctivitis due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae, chancroid
- See: Essential drugs, MSF, 2024
- See: Clinical guidelines, MSF, 2024
- See: Neonatal care, Clinical and Therapeutic guidelines, MSF, 2021
- See: Pathogen-Specific, Targeted Antibiotic Therapy for Bacteremia and Bone and Joint, Urinary Tract, and Central Nervous System Infections. MSF internal protocol, 2019
Instructions for use
Reconstitute the powder vial with the solvent containing lidocaine.
The reconstituted solution with the solvent containing lidocaine must be given as IM injection only. Never administer by IV route or infusion.
The 250 mg dosage is intended for paediatric use.
Precautions for Use
Do not confuse with ceftriaxone alone given as slow IV injection or infusion.
Storage
- Below 25ºC - Protect from sunlight
- After reconstitution, use the solution immediately.