Ceftriaxone is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, so pediatricians prescribe it frequently enough to treat diseases of various etiologies.
Ceftriaxone for children up to 1 year
Despite the fact that the antibiotic has a wide range of adverse reactions, its use for the treatment of children under the age of one year is allowed. However, it is necessary to follow the instructions clearly, where reduced dosages of the drug are given taking into account the age of the child.
However, you should be careful and with severe adverse reactions the baby should cancel the drug.
Ceftriaxone - indications for use in children
It is advisable to prescribe ceftriaxone in childhood for the treatment of the following diseases:
- meningitis ;
- Lyme disease;
- diseases of the abdominal cavity (gastrointestinal tract infection, peritonitis);
- infection of joints and bones;
- infectious diseases of the kidneys and organs of the urinary system;
- diseases of the ENT organs (pneumonia);
- infection of the skin;
- sepsis;
- prevention of infection in the postoperative period.
Ceftriaxone: side effects in children
Being a strong enough antibiotic, ceftriaxone can cause a number of adverse reactions:
- from the digestive system: nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, stomatitis, enterocolitis, cholestatic jaundice, dysbacteriosis;
- allergic reactions: urticaria, pruritus, chills, fever, erythema, anaphylactic shock;
- from the hemopoietic system: leukopenia, neutropenia , anemia, increased prothrombin time;
- from the urinary system: hematuria, anuria, cylindruria, azotemia.
As local reactions, painful sensations can occur at the injection site.
Also, the child may have headaches, dizziness, nosebleeds.
Ceftriaxone: dosage for children
The dose of ceftriaxone for children should be the following, depending on the age of the child:
- newborn child under two weeks of age: once a day, 20-50 mg / kg of the body weight of the baby;
- infant and young child (15 days-12 years): once a day 20-80 mg / kg;
- adolescents with a body weight of more than 50 kg prescribed "adult" dosage: once a day 1-2 grams. The maximum daily dose is four grams.
Antibiotic ceftriaxone: how to breed for children?
Ceftriaxone powder is diluted in plain water. Lidocaine can not be used, because it contributes to the violation of cardiac activity and the occurrence of seizures in the child.
It is forbidden to dilute ceftriaxone novocaine, since such a mixture can cause anaphylactic shock in a child.
Ceftriaxone: injections to children
If the doctor prescribed ceftriaxone in the form of injections, the parents wonder how to prick the ceftriaxone in children.
How many days does it take to give the baby ceftriaxone?
On average, the course of treatment is 10-14 days. However, in the absence of a therapeutic effect, it is necessary to change the drug. It should be remembered that ceftriaxone is a strong antibiotic with a large number of adverse reactions, therefore, its administration to the child should take place under the close supervision of the pediatrician. At the slightest manifestations of negative reactions, it is necessary to stop taking the drug.