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 IV Push.