Ceftraroline Fosamil (Teflaro)

Class of antibiotic> 5th Generation Cephalosporin- inhibits the mucopeptide synthesis in bacterial cell walls. Dose: 600mg IV once to twice per day Administration:   This Antibiotic has a very short half-life once mixed, so we attach the vial of medication via a Vial mate or Add-Ease device. The Vial mate or Add-Ease System allows the Vial … Continue Reading →

Cefotaxime (Claforan)

Class of Antibiotic > cephalosporin – inhibits the mucopeptide synthesis in bacterial cell walls. Dose: 1-3 grams IV every 8 hours.  Diluted in 50-100ml of Normal Saline but typically is put in 20ml Syringes because it can be given IV push over 5-10 minutes. Administration: May be administered via Gravity Bag, Elastomeric Pump (“homeballs”) or … Continue Reading →

Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)

Class of Antibiotic > cephalosporin –inhibits the mucopeptide synthesis in bacterial cell walls, Ceftriaxone is a cephalosporin/cephamycin beta-lactam antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible, usually gram-positive, organisms. Ceftriaxone has in vitro activity against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The bactericidal activity of Ceftriaxone results from the inhibition of … Continue Reading →