Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for CHEO-OCTC

CefTRIAXone

C. diff Risk

High

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

NA

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Pediatric

General Information

First Line Indications

First Line Indications

  • Since CefTRIAXone is active against Streptococci, only use in combination with Ampicillin if additional coverage for Listeria monocytogenes is required. See meningitis guidelines.

  • De-escalation to more narrow spectrum therapy is recommended when possible