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Pronunciation

sef-try-AX-one

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: anti-infectives

Pharmacologic Classification: third generation cephalosporins

Indications

REMS


Action

  • Binds to the bacterial cell wall membrane, causing cell death.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Bactericidal action against susceptible bacteria.

Spectrum:

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Well absorbed following IM administration; IV administration results in complete bioavailability.

Distribution: Widely distributed. CSF penetration better than with first- and second-generation agents. Crosses the placenta; enters breast milk in low concentrations.

Protein Binding: 90%.

Metabolism/Excretion: 33–67% excreted in urine as unchanged drug; remainder excreted in feces.

Half-Life: 6–9 hr.

Time/Action Profile

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
IMrapid1–2 hr12–24 hr
IVrapidend of infusion12–24 hr





Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Derm: rash, urticaria

GI: CLOSTRIDIODES DIFFICILE-ASSOCIATED DIARRHEA (CDAD), cholelithiasis, diarrhea, gallbladder sludging, pancreatitis

GU: acute renal failure, urolithiasis

Hemat: bleeding, eosinophilia, hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytosis

Local: pain at IM site, phlebitis at IV site

Neuro: encephalopathy, SEIZURES (HIGH DOSES)

Misc: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS (INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS) , superinfection

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Route/Dosage

Availability

(Generic available)

Assessment

Lab Test Considerations:

Implementation

IV Administration:

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

Rocephin