Lyme carditis: haemodynamically unstable

Requires hospital admission due to risk of worsening heart block

Drug details

Adults and children over 12 years old
1st line

Ceftriaxone (IV) 2 grams once daily

21 days

Children aged 9 to 12 years  
1st line

Ceftriaxone (IV) (children 50kg and under) 
80mg per kg once daily 

21 days

Children aged under 9 years
1st line

Ceftriaxone (IV) (children 50kg and under)
80mg per kg once daily

21 days

Last reviewed: 30 June 2018

Next review: 30 June 2021

Author(s): Area Antimicrobiology Team

Version: 3

Approved By: TAM Subgroup of ADTC

Reviewer Name(s): Area Antimicrobial Pharmacist

Document Id: AMT142