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Total Rocephin reports: 373.Rocephin FDA safety alerts: 2007 .
Reported deaths: 56 Reported hospitalizations: 202.
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Reported Rocephin Side Effects: anaphylactic shock, urticaria, erythema multiforme, pyrexia, erythema, stevens-johnson syndrome, dyspnoea, cholelithiasis, renal failure acute, renal failure chronic, oedema peripheral.
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Rocephin Side Effects Report #5267432-3Physician from FRANCE reported ROCEPHIN problem on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, disease progression, haematoma, overdose. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREVISCAN, DICLOFENAC, ACETAMINOPHEN, TARDYFERON, NEORECORMON, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE, PAROXETINE, MOPRAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5267441-4
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Mar 01, 2007. Female patient, 90 years of age, was diagnosed with proteus infection and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash pustular. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OFLOCET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5269066-3
Health Professional from ITALY reported ROCEPHIN problem on Mar 09, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oedema, urticaria. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5269112-7
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with lung infection and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MONOZECLAR, TRIATEC, PLAVIX, FUROSEMIDE, NOVONORM, PNEUMOREL, SERETIDE, XATRAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5275446-2
Physician from JAPAN reported ROCEPHIN problem on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with pyelonephritis and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depressed level of consciousness, renal failure. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN, MEROPEN, INSULIN, METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, ZYRTEC, TRICOR, HUMULIN N. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 10/05/2006.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5275449-8
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 15, 2007. Female patient, 88 years of age, weighting 66.14 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia aspiration and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemolysis. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BUFFERIN, TICLOPIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PLAVIX, CIPROFLOXACIN, LIPITOR, DIOVAN, NIZATIDINE. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5275454-1
Physician from JAPAN reported ROCEPHIN problem on Mar 13, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with pyrexia and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: enterocolitis haemorrhagic. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOXONIN, VOLTAREN, FUTHAN. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5278447-3
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 20, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with pyrexia, pancreatitis acute and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, colonic stenosis, colonoscopy. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FUTHAN, VOLTAREN. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5279925-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ROCEPHIN problem on Mar 26, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 111.0 lb, was diagnosed with infection and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activities of daily living impaired, dyskinesia, fatigue, migraine, muscle spasms, muscle twitching, pruritus. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5281789-9
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 90 years of age, was diagnosed with proteus infection and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash pustular. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OFLOCET, LEVOTHYROXINE, DESLORATADINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5283575-2
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported ROCEPHIN problem on Mar 23, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with lung infection and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MONOZECLAR, TRIATEC, PLAVIX, FUROSEMIDE, NOVONORM, PNEUMOREL, SERETIDE, XATRAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5284678-9
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Physician from SWITZERLAND on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholelithiasis, liver function test abnormal, pancreatitis. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, EUTHYROX, ELTROXIN, BLOPRESS PLUS, ESIDRIX, FOSAMAX, CALCIMAGON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5284861-2
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported ROCEPHIN problem on Mar 23, 2007. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with nocardiosis and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BACTRIM, VIBRAMYCINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5284865-X
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 27, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary embolism. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5286067-X
Physician from JAPAN reported ROCEPHIN problem on Mar 27, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with pyrexia, pancreatitis acute and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, colonic stenosis, colonoscopy. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FUTHAN, VOLTAREN. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5286775-0
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 26, 2007. Female patient, child 7 years of age, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholelithiasis. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5286831-7
Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND reported ROCEPHIN problem on Mar 23, 2007. Male patient, 40 years of age, weighting 141.5 lb, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: raynaud's phenomenon. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLEXANE, SERESTA, METHADONE, DAFALGAN, NEXIUM, TRAMADOL, KONAKION. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5288347-0
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on Mar 28, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with colitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypertension and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIVASTIN, XATRAL, AVODART, VASERETIC, SELEPARINA, DEPONIT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5288680-2
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported ROCEPHIN problem on Mar 26, 2007. Female patient, 14 years of age, weighting 74.96 lb, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMIKLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5288708-X
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on Mar 28, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oedema, urticaria. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MACLADIN, COTAREG, SEREUPIN, TICLOPIDINA, METFORAL, TERAZOSINA, XANAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5291180-7
Physician from JAPAN reported ROCEPHIN problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, child 5 years of age, weighting 33.07 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, urticaria. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5292337-1
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 30, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: phlebitis, pulmonary embolism. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5296367-5
Pharmacist from FRANCE reported ROCEPHIN problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with lung infection, atrial fibrillation and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: injection site haematoma, injection site rash, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARDENSIEL, AMIODARONE, ANTICOAGULANT, LASIX, DIFFU, SOLUPRED, FURADANTIN, COUMADIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5296372-9
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Apr 03, 2007. Female patient, weighting 22.05 lb, was diagnosed with pyelonephritis and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIDOCAINE, NEBCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5296382-1
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported ROCEPHIN problem on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, disease progression, haematoma, overdose. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREVISCAN, DICLOFENAC, ACETAMINOPHEN, TARDYFERON, NEORECORMON, STILNOX, DEROXAT, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5298793-7
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Apr 06, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis fulminant. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5298796-2
Physician from GERMANY reported ROCEPHIN problem on Apr 05, 2007. Male patient, 13 years of age, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic enzyme increased, hepatocellular damage. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5299259-0
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, weighting 134.5 lb, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: biliary colic, cholelithiasis. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5300897-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ROCEPHIN problem on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient, 29 years of age, weighting 287.9 lb, was diagnosed with pain, vomiting and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic reaction, blood pressure systolic increased, cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary failure, electromechanical dissociation, ventricular fibrillation. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OPTIRAY, LEVAQUIN, DEMEROL, PHENERGAN, CHLORIDE. Patient died on 06/05/2006.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5300927-2
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on Apr 11, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic shock, respiratory failure, urticaria. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5300928-4
Physician from JAPAN reported ROCEPHIN problem on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection, insomnia and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure acute. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOFLOXACIN, DASEN, SELBEX, HALCION, MYSLEE, DOGMATYL. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5301880-8
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on Apr 07, 2007. Female patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with angina pectoris and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema, urticaria. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5304369-5
Physician from SWITZERLAND reported ROCEPHIN problem on Apr 16, 2007. Male patient, 40 years of age, weighting 141.5 lb, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: raynaud's phenomenon. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLEXANE, SERESTA, METHADONE, DAFALGAN, NEXIUM, TRAMADOL, KONAKION. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5304371-3
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Apr 12, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tendon rupture. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SOLUPRED, OFLOCET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5306017-7
Physician from JAPAN reported ROCEPHIN problem on Apr 12, 2007. Female patient, 88 years of age, weighting 66.14 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia aspiration, myocardial infarction and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemolysis. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BUFFERIN, TICLOPIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PLAVIX, CIPROFLOXACIN, LIPITOR, DIOVAN, NIZATIDINE. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5307033-1
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: interstitial lung disease. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYPNOVEL, MORPHINE, SOLUDACTONE, LEVOTHYROXINE, LASIX. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5307116-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ROCEPHIN problem on Apr 23, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with post procedural infection and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5309864-0
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Apr 17, 2007. Female patient, child 5 years of age, weighting 33.07 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, urticaria. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5311587-9
Health Professional from ITALY reported ROCEPHIN problem on Apr 16, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, hypotension, oedema, urticaria. ROCEPHIN dosage: FORM REPORTED AS VIAL. STRENGTH REPORTED AS ^UNK MG^.. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5311588-0
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Apr 18, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vascular purpura. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAVANIC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5311590-9
Health Professional from FRANCE reported ROCEPHIN problem on Apr 17, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure acute. ROCEPHIN dosage: FORM: INJECTABLE SOLUTION. STRENGTH: 2 G/40 ML.. During the same period patient was treated with FLAGYL, CIPROFLOXACIN, DI ANTALVIC, COLCHIMAX, TENORMIN, CORDARONE, ALLOPURINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5313805-X
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Apr 19, 2007. Female patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with otitis media and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: shock. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VOLTAREN, MEIACT, TARIVID. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5317100-4
Physician from JAPAN reported ROCEPHIN problem on Apr 24, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection, bacterial infection, insomnia and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dialysis, renal failure acute. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOFLOXACIN, DASEN, SELBEX, HALCION, MYSLEE, DOGMATYL. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5318117-6
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with meningitis and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancytopenia. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GASTER. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5318118-8
Physician from JAPAN reported ROCEPHIN problem on Apr 26, 2007. Female patient, 20 years of age, weighting 134.5 lb, was diagnosed with otitis media acute, ear pain and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic reaction. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VOLTAREN, MEIACT, TARIVID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5318703-3
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 03, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood culture positive, hepatitis, liver injury, serum ferritin increased, staphylococcal infection. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AZITHROMYCIN, EFFEXOR, BUSPIRONE, CLONAZEPAM, RITALIN, GABAPENTIN, LIPITOR, QUININE SULPHATE. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5320373-5
Health Professional from ITALY reported ROCEPHIN problem on Apr 30, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with respiratory tract infection, myopericarditis, myocarditis and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema, urticaria. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CEMIRIT, TRIATEC, CONGESCOR, TORVAST, MEPRAL, MAALOX FAST BLOCKER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5320432-7
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Apr 27, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, respiratory distress. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NETROMYCINE, TARGOCID, ZOVIRAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5322228-9
Health Professional from ITALY reported ROCEPHIN problem on May 03, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apnoea, bronchostenosis, cough, cyanosis, dyspnoea. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Rocephin Side Effects Report #5324207-4
ROCEPHIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on May 03, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with infection and was treated with ROCEPHIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, erythema, oedema, pruritus, syncope. ROCEPHIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. 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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