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A member asked:
A ceftriaxone injection was given to me for kidney inflation. the problem is that it gave me a bruise where they inject the antibiotic. what do i do?
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Normal: It is very common to get a bruise after the ceftriaxone shot. It will go away like any other bruise.
Answered 6/28/2014
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Relax!: A bruise at an injection site means that a tiny blood vessel was "nicked" by the needle going in. The drug still got in and will do it's job. The site will be sore and tender for a few days, but there is no danger of "blood clot" or other local complications. Contact the doctor if the site does not quiet down over 3 to 5 days. Warm compress, 20 min at a time, might help.
Answered 5/11/2015
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Tincture of time: Bruising is a common side effect of a needle puncture. It does not imply any need for a change in the treatment for your kidney infection. Bruising can occur from any trauma, such as bumping your arm. If you can apply pressure and ice immediately, you can minimize the size of the bruise. If this is not done immediately, the bruising expands and will be absorbed over 5-7 days or longer.
Answered 6/28/2014
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