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Rocephin Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) for Injection is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms such as meningitis. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include swelling, redness, pain, or soreness at the injection. This medication may also infrequently cause loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or headache.
The usual adult daily dose is 1 to 2 grams given once a day (or in equally divided doses twice a day) depending on the type and severity of infection. Pediatric dosing depends on the condition being treated and the child's weight. Other drugs may interact with Rocephin. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. During pregnancy, Rocephin should be used only if prescribed. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Rocephin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Before instituting treatment with Rocephin (ceftriaxone) , appropriate specimens should be obtained for isolation of the causative organism and for determination of its susceptibility to the drug. Therapy may be instituted prior to obtaining results of susceptibility testing.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Rocephin (ceftriaxone) and other antibacterial drugs, Rocephin (ceftriaxone) should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. W...
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What is Rocephin Prescribing Information?
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Rocephin Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- fever or chills;
- skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
- blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
- white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
- pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, confusion or wea...
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What is Rocephin Patient Information?
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Rocephin Consumer Information: Uses
Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a muscle or vein as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
If you are giving this medication to yourself at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your health care professional. Before using, check this product visually for particles or di...
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