Birat Journal of Health Sciences
Uses of Ceftriaxone and its Adverse Effects in Pediatric patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital
By Ramesh Yadav, Hemsagar Rimal, Santosh Upadhyaya Kafle and 1 others.
Abstract
Introduction
Ceftriaxone is a sterile, semi-synthetic, broad spectrum third generation parenteral β - lactam antibiotic of cephalosporin group. It has a lot of indications in pediatric clinical practice.
Objectives
The aim of this study was to evaluate the uses of inj. Ceftriaxone, dose, duration, outcome and adverse effects of ceftriaxone as a whole among children admitted in a tertiary care hospital. Methodology: A descriptive prospective type of observational study was conducted at pediatrics department of Birat medical college and teaching hospital (BMCTH). One hundred and fourty patients were enrolled. Data were recorded in a detailed pre-designed data collection sheet by interviewing them or their parents, the treating physician and the nursing staff during the initial visit and also during the follow up.