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Ceftriaxone Safety Reports
Total Ceftriaxone reports: 129.Ceftriaxone FDA safety alerts: 2007 .
Reported deaths: 5 Reported hospitalizations: 75.
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Reported Ceftriaxone Side Effects: cholelithiasis, renal failure acute, rash maculo-papular, anuria, rash erythematous, hypersensitivity, anaphylactic reaction, pruritus, blood creatinine increased, abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain.
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Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5187977-4Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CEFTRIAXONE problem on Dec 15, 2006. Male patient, 39 years of age, weighting 179.9 lb, was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, bronchospasm, dyspepsia. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5192029-3
CEFTRIAXONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 20, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: feeling hot, hypersensitivity, non-cardiac chest pain, pruritus, urticaria. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5195554-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CEFTRIAXONE problem on Dec 22, 2006. Male patient, 43 years of age, weighting 246.9 lb, was diagnosed with cellulitis and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye swelling, ocular hyperaemia, rash. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CEPHALEXIN. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5378582-5
CEFTRIAXONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 02, 2007. Male patient, weighting 34.17 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic reaction, erythema multiforme, lip swelling. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5385382-9
Health Professional from AUSTRALIA reported CEFTRIAXONE problem on July 02, 2007. Female patient, 89 years of age, was diagnosed with infection and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash, renal failure acute. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CEPHALEXIN, SERETIDE, VENTOLIN, DIGOXIN, CLOPIDOGREL, ASPIRIN, LASIX, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5386125-5
CEFTRIAXONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2007. Male patient was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: swollen tongue. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5387400-0
Physician from ITALY reported CEFTRIAXONE problem on June 29, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: erythema, nausea, pruritus, throat tightness. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: 1000 MG, INTRAMUSCULAR. During the same period patient was treated with DIURETICS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5388071-X
CEFTRIAXONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on July 04, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with urinary tract infection and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypovolaemic shock. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GENTAMICIN. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5393111-8
Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY reported CEFTRIAXONE problem on July 03, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: toxic epidermal necrolysis. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5397567-6
CEFTRIAXONE problem was reported by a Physician from ITALY on July 17, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: toxic epidermal necrolysis. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BROMAZEPAM, INTERFERON NOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5397831-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported CEFTRIAXONE problem on July 24, 2007. Female patient, child 2 years of age, weighting 31.97 lb, was diagnosed with infection and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: 700MG ONCE IM 1 DOSE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5397832-2
CEFTRIAXONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 24, 2007. Male patient, weighting 22.05 lb, was diagnosed with bacteraemia and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, rash. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: 525MG ONCE IV 1 DOSE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5398947-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported CEFTRIAXONE problem on July 24, 2007. Male patient was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombocythaemia. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5399073-1
CEFTRIAXONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2007. Male patient, 85 years of age, weighting 159.0 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: body temperature increased, clostridium difficile colitis, diarrhoea, diverticulitis, intestinal ischaemia, megacolon, mesenteric occlusion, sepsis, white blood cell count increased. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AZITHROMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/18/2007.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5399900-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CEFTRIAXONE problem on July 25, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 154.1 lb, was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5400487-1
CEFTRIAXONE problem was reported by a Physician from ITALY on July 13, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with mesothelioma and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: toxic epidermal necrolysis, wound infection staphylococcal. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOXORUBICIN, BROMAZEPAM, INTERFERON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5401303-4
Physician from INDIA reported CEFTRIAXONE problem on July 23, 2007. Male patient, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with abdominal infection and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: left ventricular failure, sepsis. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, METRONIDAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5408114-4
CEFTRIAXONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 06, 2007. Male patient, 87 years of age, was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis, urosepsis and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, haematuria. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5413502-6
Physician from INDIA reported CEFTRIAXONE problem on Aug 08, 2007. Male patient, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with abdominal infection and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: left ventricular failure, sepsis. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, METRONIDAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5415474-7
CEFTRIAXONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 03, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchospasm, hypoxia. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FERROUS SULPHATE, FUROSEMIDE, GABAPENTIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, MS CONTIN, OMEPRAZOLE, PARACETAMOL, QUININE SULPHATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5416897-2
Physician from INDIA reported CEFTRIAXONE problem on Aug 14, 2007. Male patient, weighting 105.8 lb, was diagnosed with abdominal infection, prophylaxis and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METRONIDAZOLE, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5419506-1
CEFTRIAXONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 17, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, cholestasis. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5422242-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported CEFTRIAXONE problem on Aug 21, 2007. Male patient, weighting 177.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pruritus, rash. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5423276-0
CEFTRIAXONE problem was reported by a Physician from INDIA on Aug 21, 2007. Male patient, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with abdominal infection, prophylaxis and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METRONIDAZOLE, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5426022-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported CEFTRIAXONE problem on Aug 24, 2007. Female patient, weighting 237.4 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, infection and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: incision site complication, rash pruritic. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5442107-6
CEFTRIAXONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 24, 2007. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with cellulitis, sedation, depression and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: erythema, livedo reticularis. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BUSCOPAN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE, DEXAMETHASONE, FRUSEMIDE, GLICLAZIDE, HALOPERIDOL, LOPERAMIDE, MIRTAZAPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5448985-9
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported CEFTRIAXONE problem on Aug 31, 2007. Male patient, weighting 27.56 lb, was diagnosed with sepsis and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancytopenia. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SYTRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5453710-1
CEFTRIAXONE problem was reported by a Physician from INDIA on Sept 05, 2007. Male patient, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with abdominal infection, prophylaxis and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METRONIDAZOLE, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/20/2007.
Ceftriaxone Side Effects Report #5471142-7
Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM reported CEFTRIAXONE problem on Sept 19, 2007. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with abscess and was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic reaction, rash. CEFTRIAXONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Ceftriaxone Injection
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a685032.html
(sef try ax' one)Why is this medication prescribed?
Ceftriaxone injection is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease), pelvic inflammatory disease (infection of the female reproductive organs that may cause infertility), meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord), and infections of the lungs, ears, skin, urinary tract, blood, bones, joints, and abdomen. Ceftriaxone injection is also sometimes given before certain types of surgery to prevent infections that may develop after the operation. Ceftriaxone injection is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
How should this medicine be used?
Ceftriaxone injection comes as a liquid to be injected intravenously (into a vein) or intramuscularly (into a muscle). It is sometimes given as a single dose and sometimes given once or twice a day for 4-14 days, depending on the type of infection being treated. You may receive ceftriaxone injection in a hospital or doctor's office, or you may administer the medication at home. If you are using ceftriaxone injection at home, use it at around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use ceftriaxone injection exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
You should begin to feel better during the first few days of your treatment with ceftriaxone injection. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, call your doctor.
If you will be using more than one dose of ceftriaxone injection, use the medication until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. If you stop using ceftriaxone injection too soon or skip doses, your infection may not be completely treated and the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.
Other uses for this medicine
Ceftriaxone injection is also sometimes used to treat endocarditis (infection of the heart lining and valves), chancroid (genital sores caused by bacteria), Lyme disease (an infection that is transmitted by tick bites that may cause problems with the heart, joints, and nervous system), relapsing fever (an infection that is transmitted by tick bites that causes repeated episodes of fever), shigella (an infection that causes severe diarrhea), typhoid fever (a serious infection that is common in developing countries), salmonella (an infection that causes severe diarrhea), and Whipple's disease (a rare infection that causes serious problems with digestion). Ceftriaxone injection is also sometimes used to prevent infection in people who have been sexually assaulted or who have been bitten by humans or animals. Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before using ceftriaxone injection,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ceftriaxone injection, other cephalosporin or penicillin antibiotics, or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any intravenous medications or feedings that contain calcium such as total parenteral nutrition (TPN, a liquid feeding that is given intravenously to people who cannot eat or digest food).
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had problems with your digestive system, especially colitis (inflammation of the large intestine), malnutrition (you do not eat or cannot digest the nutrients needed for good health), or kidney or liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using ceftriaxone injection, call your doctor.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Ceftriaxone injection may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- pain, tenderness, hardness, or warmth in the place where ceftriaxone was injected
- headache
- dizziness
- sweating
- flushing
- diarrhea
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- bloody, watery stools
- fever
- stomach cramps
- stomach pain or bloating
- nausea and vomiting
- heartburn
- chest pain
Ceftriaxone injection may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
If you will be injecting ceftriaxone injection at home, your health care provider will tell you where you should store it and how long you may keep it. Follow these directions carefully. Be sure to store ceftriaxone in the container it came in and out of reach of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your health care provider about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your body's response to ceftriaxone.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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