CEFTRIAXONE

Brand Name & Strength

Unocef Injection 250 mg, 500 mg, 1000 mg

Reconstitution

IM

WFI, NS, D5, Bacteriostatic water + 0.9% Benzyl alcohol, 1% Lidocaine solution (without Epinephrine)

Further Dilution

IV infusion

Dilute to 50 – 100 ml with diluent

Diluent

NS, D5

Administration & Infusion rate

IM

Administer deep IM into large muscle mass

IV infusion

Administer over 30 min

Storage & Stability

Intramuscular solution

Diluent

Concentration (mg/ml)

RT

(< 25 oC)

Fridge

(2-8 oC) Intravenous solution stored in glass or PVC containers

Diluent

RT

(< 25 oC)

Fridge

(2-8 oC)

Remarks

Do not use diluents containing calcium, such as Ringer’s solution or Hartmann’s solution, to reconstitute Ceftriaxone