But my nurse always just gives me the shot as one quick jab; like a regular shot. Are they doing it correctly? Is this why my hip bursts for days and have a knot?
Rocephin - I read in this app that the Rocephin shot should be administered in 2-4 minutes.
Question posted by BobbieFaye on 27 Nov 2024
Last updated on 27 November 2024
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masso
27 Nov 2024
You are correct.
The intravenous administration should be given over 2-4 minutes. Intravenous infusion The infusion should be given over at least 30 minutes.
Source: Medication website
Inform your Dr..
masso
27 Nov 2024
Hi again,
Click on the link in order to access an oficial medical answer from Drugs.com:
https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/rocephin-injection-3564103/
If I were you, I would try for your Dr. to have access to this information, and how the nurse is administering the medication.
masso
27 Nov 2024
typo: "official"
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