Question 1

took iv rocephin (ceftriaxone) and was ok, on 3rd day dosage raised, broke out in rash. did high dosage cause reaction or just allergy in general? 38 f

Accepted Answer

Allergy.: An allergy to a food, medicine, product or anything else, does not appear the first couple of times you take/eat/apply it, sometimes not fora  week or two. Rarely, it can happen after many doses have been safely used  So this could mean you are allergic to the Rocephin (ceftriaxone). It depends on what else is going on, or something else you are taking. Ask your doc if the rash is due to that, or something else

Question 2

i was recently in the hospital and treated for pneumonia with rocephin in spite of a supposed allergy to pcn.does this mean im not allergic to pcn?

Accepted Answer

"supposed allergy": is the key word, but still we can't clear you to be NOT allergic to PCN, although highly unlikely that you are. Cross reactivity of penicillin and ceftriaxone (rocephin) , is much less than other cephalosporins. If you need PCN and it is the only treatment for your condition, then testing / desensitization can be performed, otherwise there are alternatives, so you don't need to worry

Question 3

allergies common to ceftriaxone sodium ?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic allergy: All antibiotics can cause allergic reactions such as hives and side effects such as diarrhea, upset stomach, etc. Ceftriaxone has a reported hypersensitivity rate of 1.7%, not higher than other antibiotics. It has been used for many years and is popular due to the convenience of once a day IV dosing.

Question 4

blood allergy test negative to p. chrysogenum, always told im allergic to penicillin. i even had rash with ceftriaxone. how to interpret this?

Accepted Answer

Rash may be viral: You may have not had a true allergic rash to the cephalosporin, but rather possibly a drug rash associated with the underlying viral illness that you were being treated for with antibiotics. Either way, there are other choices; for now, it seems reasonable to state allergy to penicillins and cephalosporins until such time that you may actually needs them, and then we can do challenge testing.

Question 5

what number of does of the drug rocephin (ceftriaxone) will it take to cure a uti?

Accepted Answer

UTI: Rocephin (ceftriaxone) - Ceftriaxone - is a parenteral antibiotic, only can be given IV or IM.  Most simple UTIs need only an oral antibiotic, and 3 days is often enough.  Usually, there would be no indication for a parenteral antibiotic unless you have a complicated and/or resistant infection.  In that case, you may need a longer course of treatment, too.

Question 6

do the drugs rocephin (ceftriaxone) and ketek (telithromycin) interact badly while taken in combination?

Accepted Answer

No : There no known significant interactions between ketolides and cephalosporins.

Question 7

i pee a lot. i think i have a uti. i have used augumentin and rocephin (ceftriaxone). almost done with cefuroxime drugs. but i still pee a lot. what can i take?

Accepted Answer

That is quite a: Bit of treatment for a uti. If symptoms have persisted need further work up and potential urologic evaluation rather than "shotgun" antibiotics.

Question 8

i have uti due to citrobacter koseri and haven been taking cipro 500 for 7 days. got rocephin shot on day 1. i have been having drop by drop urination after starting medicine. i have been having pain in my lower back sides during urination.help pls?

Accepted Answer

: Occasionally treatment for UTI fails and the prescribing Dr needs to reevaluate and change the medication, dose or treatment. Pain in the lower back sides may indicate that the infection has gone to your kidneys (pyelonephritis). It is vital that you see your prescribing Dr for follow up ASAP.

Question 9

do you need a prescription for rocephin (ceftriaxone)?

Accepted Answer

Rocephin (ceftriaxone): Yes, Rocephin (ceftriaxone) requires a prescription.

Question 10

can pregnant women take rocephin (ceftriaxone)?

Accepted Answer

Rocephin (ceftriaxone): Rocephin (ceftriaxone) is FDA Pregnancy Category B. Discuss with your OB.

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Took iv rocephin (ceftriaxone) and was ok, on 3rd day dosage raised, broke out in rash. did high dosage cause reaction or just allergy in general? 38 f

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I was recently in the hospital and treated for pneumonia with rocephin in spite of a supposed allergy to pcn.does this mean im not allergic to pcn?

A member asked:

Allergies common to ceftriaxone sodium ?

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Blood allergy test negative to p. chrysogenum, always told im allergic to penicillin. i even had rash with ceftriaxone. how to interpret this?

A member asked:

What number of does of the drug rocephin (ceftriaxone) will it take to cure a uti?

A member asked:

Do the drugs rocephin (ceftriaxone) and ketek (telithromycin) interact badly while taken in combination?

A member asked:

I pee a lot. i think i have a uti. i have used augumentin and rocephin (ceftriaxone). almost done with cefuroxime drugs. but i still pee a lot. what can i take?

A member asked:

I have uti due to citrobacter koseri and haven been taking cipro 500 for 7 days. got rocephin shot on day 1. i have been having drop by drop urination after starting medicine. i have been having pain in my lower back sides during urination.help pls?

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Do you need a prescription for rocephin (ceftriaxone)?

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Can pregnant women take rocephin (ceftriaxone)?

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