With the development of the child respiratory diseases, urogenital system, as well as infection digestive organs, the doctors in the case of heavy flow is recommended to resort to anti-bacterial treatment drugs. For the normalization of the child can be given Ceftriaxone 5 years or less. The doctor calculates the exact dose based on the child's weight. Before you start the application, you should know the rules of administration of the drug.
Prescribing
Ceftriaxone belongs to the group of medicines cephalosporin. It is an antibacterial agent to neutralize pathogenic bacteria by interfering with the process of formation of peptidoglycan in the cell walls of pathogenic microorganisms.
Allocate a list of diseases for which appointed ceftriaxone as a treatment for:
- Lyme disease is provoked by the bite of the tick;
- Peritonitis;
- Meningitis;
- Otitis media;
- Pneumonia;
- Infection of the upper layers of the epidermis;
- Communicable infection of the digestive organs;
- Sepsis;
- Inflammation of infectious nature of the genitourinary system.
Ceftriaxone is endowed with a wide range of effects, so a great success and the respect of the pediatricians in the treatment of young patients by 5 years.
Child 5 years Ceftriaxone may be administered either intramuscularly or intravenously. Injection is quite painful, but the active substance quickly enters the bloodstream and becomes effective immediately. Already after 12 hours the body temperature of a little patient should be normalized.
for use and dosage instructions
Ceftriaxone is produced in the form of a yellowish powder, placed in a separate vial. One vial is used to prepare an injection at one time. Guide recommends dilute bubble content using either 1% Lidocaine, or with the assistance of a liquid for injection.
When using the prescribed dose Ceftriaxone remains unused consistency. It may be stored in the refrigerator for 6 hours. But it is better to dissolve a fresh rate than on your own risk to use old solution.
The dosage of Ceftriaxone injections in 5 years is calculated according to patient weight category. According to the general rules for the treatment of ceftriaxone, adults and children over 12 years can be used up to 2 grams a day, sometimes increase the dose to 4 grams per day. Multiplicity of - 1-2 times a day, at regular intervals, 24 and 12 hours, respectively.
Dosage for 5 years should be approximately 45 mg. 1 kg small patient per day. Such a rule is determined by the rate of 20-80 mg per child age from 1 month to 12 years.
Duration of the treatment process
The duration of treatment depends on the state of ceftriaxone severity of the patient, its comorbidities variety and aggressive microorganisms cause disease. In the case of gram-negative bacteria, treatment with ceftriaxone may be 4 days. If the disease has arisen under the influence of Enterobacteriaceae with reduced susceptibility to the drug, the course of therapy will be 10-14 days.
If while using Ceftriaxone positive effect is not observed, this should tell your doctor. If necessary, the doctor will choose similar drugs, contributes to the rapid recovery.
Ceftriaxone is a serious antibiotic third generation, its use is not recommended in self-appointment. He has a considerable list of side effects that can occur when incorrectly calculated dosage.
Thus, to neutralize serious inflammation, it is recommended potent antibacterial therapy. Stabbing child 5 years of ceftriaxone in two ways: in the vein and into the gluteal muscle. But keep in mind that the administration painful and the child may react negatively to the process of delivery of the active ingredient into the body.
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