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Topic: IV Rocephin versus IM Rocephin?

lymster
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 5964

posted

Hello everyone!

Does someone know if IM rocephin is as efective as IV rocephin?
Are there any publish medical studies about this?
Also, is there any diference in potency if you get 2 grs/day at once or if you split the dose on 1 gr/twice a day?

Thank you, lymster in WA.

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Mathias
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 5298

posted

IV will provide higher plasma levels than IM. Effectivness depends on what it is treating and where in the body.

http://www.rocheusa.com/products/rocephin/pi.pdf

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Mathias

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lymster
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 5964

posted

Thanks Mathias, I appreciate your input.

up for more.

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