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What does ceftriaxone do to bacteria?
Ceftriaxone works by inhibiting the mucopeptide synthesis in the bacterial cell wall. The β-lactam core of ceftriaxone binds to carboxypeptidases, endopeptidases, and transpeptidases in the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane. These enzymes are involved in cell wall synthesis and cell division.
What is Monocef Injection used for?
Monocef 1gm Injection is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin group, which is used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain (e.g., meningitis), lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.
How do you take ceftriaxone 2g IV?
Ceftriaxone can be administered by intravenous infusion over at least 30 minutes (preferred route) or by slow intravenous injection over 5 minutes. Intravenous intermittent injection should be given over 5 minutes preferably in larger veins.
How do you mix ceftriaxone injections?
1g ceftriaxone should be dissolved in 3.5ml of 1% Lidocaine Injection BP. The solution should be administered by deep intramuscular injection. Intramuscular injections should be injected well within the bulk of a relatively large muscle and not more than 1 g should be injected at one site.
How do you give IV Monocef?
Directions for Use. Monocef 1 gm Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer Monocef 1 gm Injection. Monocef 1 gm Injection is given as an intravenous infusion (drip) or as an injection into the vein or a muscle.
How do you dilute ceftriaxone 1g for IV?
1g ceftriaxone should be dissolved in 3.5ml of 1% Lidocaine Injection BP. The solution should be administered by deep intramuscular injection.
How do you dilute ceftriaxone 1g?
How do you dilute ceftriaxone 2g?
2g ceftriaxone should be dissolved in 7.0ml of 1% Lidocaine Injection BP. The solution should be administered by deep intramuscular injection.