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Rocephin medicine contains ceftriaxone as the main ingredient, which is an antibiotic. So what disease does Rocephin treat, what are the effects of this drug?1. What does Rocephin do?
Rocephin is commonly used to treat many types of bacterial infections, including dangerous or life-threatening infections such as meningitis.Some other effects of Rocephin are not listed on the approved drug label, but your doctor may direct you to take it.
The usual dose of Rocephin for adults is 1-2g per day, depending on the type and severity of the infection. The total daily dose of Rocephin should not exceed 4g.
If chlamydia trachomatis infection is suspected, you will need to take additional antibiotics against chlamydia, as ceftriaxone is not effective against this bacteria.
In the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea infections, a single dose of 250mg Rocephin is recommended.
For preoperative use (prophylactic surgery), you will be given a single dose of 1g intravenously 0.5 to 2 hours before surgery.
Generally, Rocephin should be continued for at least 2 days after signs and symptoms of infection have disappeared. The duration of treatment with Rocephin is usually from 4 to 14 days. In the case of a complicated infection, you may need longer treatment.
When treating streptococcus pyogenes infection, you need to continue using Rocephin for at least 10 days.
For the treatment of skin infections in children, the total recommended daily dose of Rocephin is 50 to 75mg/kg once daily (or equally divided doses twice a day). The total daily dose of Rocephin for children should not exceed 2g.
For the treatment of acute otitis media in children, you only need a single intramuscular dose of 50mg/kg (not to exceed 1g).
For the treatment of other serious infections and meningitis in children, the total recommended daily dose is 50-75mg/kg, administered twice daily. The total daily dose of Rocephin for children should not exceed 2g.
In the treatment of meningitis in children, doctors usually use an initial dose of 100mg/kg (no more than 4 hours). Thereafter, a dose of 100 mg/kg/day should be administered for a maximum of 4 g/day. The usual duration of treatment with Rocephin is from 7 to 14 days.
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2. What side effects may be encountered when using Rocephin?
When using Rocephin, you may experience the following side effects:
Mild diarrhea Feeling tense or having a hard lump appear at the injection site. Vaginal itching Rash Liver function tests abnormal. Convulsions Severe stomach pain, diarrhea or bleeding Sudden weakness or malaise, fever, chills, mouth sores. Pale or yellow skin, dark urine. Severe stomach pain, pain spreading to the back. Blood cell disorders Skin rash or tingling or numbness, pain, muscle weakness. Kidney or bladder problems. Severe allergic reaction: Fever, sore throat, swelling of the face or tongue, burning eyes, skin pain followed by red or purple skin rash and blistering. This is not a complete list of all possible side effects of Rocephin. Contact your doctor right away if you have any unwanted effects.
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