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Posted On : 22 Nov 2010

is Ceftriaxone not used in 1st 3 mo. of age

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priti rani

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it is used

14 years ago

G

Geethanath Mohanram

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Not used because of risk of calcium deposits in kidneys resulting in renal failure if it is used along with calcium containing solutions.
Also displaces bilirubin increasin the risk of bilirubin neurotoxicity

14 years ago

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Hala Zaki

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yes ceftriaxone is not used in the first 3 months of life

14 years ago

D

Dr.Nitesh Bais

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Ceftriaxone is avoided in Neonate as it causes shlugghing of bile and increases the chance of Hypebilirubinemia,but if it is indicated with culture reports then can be used if no options left.As far age from 1-3 month is considered it can be used

14 years ago

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Suresh kr Jain

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can be used

14 years ago

Answer 1

Ceftriaxone is used in neonates. It is contraindicated in neonates with jaundice.

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