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Side effect(s) of Ceftriaxone

Read the side effects of Ceftriaxone as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Central Nervous System- Dizziness, Headache.

Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

Blood- High concentration of eosinophils, platelet counts in the blood, decrease in white blood cells, low prothrombin levels, bleeding.

Lab tests- Increase in liver enzyme, elevated BUN (Blood urea, nitrogen).

Local- Indurations/tightness/warmth.

Genitourinary- Vaginal inflammation.

Miscellaneous- Fatal ceftriaxone-calcium precipitates in lung and kidneys of neonates.

Other Precautions : Caution is needed in patients with:
• Hemolytic anemia
• Kidney problems
• Liver problems

Drug Name : Ceftriaxone

Ceftriaxone(Rocephin) generic Ceftriaxone is indicated for: • Lower Respiratory Tract Infections • Skin infections • Urinary Tract Infections • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease –infections related to the female genital tract Bacterial Septicemia-infection in the blood • Bone and Joint Infections • Meningitis • Surgical Prophylaxis –To prevent infections during surgery.
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