Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) is a cephalosporin antibiotic.

Use Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) as directed by your doctor.

Do not use Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Mild diarrhea; nausea; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; seizures; severe diarrhea; stomach cramps/pain; vaginal irritation or discharge; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider.

Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Aminoglycosides (eg, gentamicin), anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), cyclosporine, or heparin because their side effects may be increased by Rocephin

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Rocephin may interact with other medicines that you take.

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

Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

if you have diarrhea, a stomach or intestinal infection, a blood clotting problem, or gallbladder disease

if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness) to a penicillin antibiotic (eg, amoxicillin) or other beta-lactam antibiotic (eg, imipenem)

Do not double doses to make up for a missed one.

Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall so that the wall ruptures, resulting in the death of the bacteria.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more infromation.

If you are using Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) at home, store Rocephin as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider.

Keep Ceftriaxone (Rocephin), as well as needles and syringes, out of the reach of children and away from pets.

If you have any questions about Ceftriaxone (Rocephin), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

If severe diarrhea, stomach cramps/pain, or bloody stools occurs, contact your doctor at once.