Rocephin
Lyme Polyradiculitis, Chancroid, Whipple Disease + 33 more
Treatment
24 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Rocephin
Treatment for
Lyme Polyradiculitis
What is Rocephin
Ceftriaxone
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is a third-generation cephalosporin, meaning it is stronger than first or second-generation cephalosporins and can penetrate the brain, eyes, and inner ear better. It has a long half-life and can be administered once or twice daily, making it a convenient option. Ceftriaxone is effective against many drug-resistant bacteria, but not methicillin-susceptible S. aureus. It is generally well-tolerated with few side effects.
Rocephin
is the brand name
Rocephin Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Rocephin
Ceftriaxone
1993
165
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Ceftriaxone, commonly known as Rocephin, is approved by the FDA for 24 uses including Gonorrhea and Bacterial Infections .
Gonorrhea
Bacterial Infections
Lower respiratory tract infection bacterial
bacterial otitis media
uncomplicated Gonorrhea
complicated Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Bacterial Infections
Sepsis Bacterial
Abdominal Infection
Bone and Joint Infections
prophylaxis of Postoperative Infections
uncomplicated Urinary tract infection bacterial
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Meningitis, Bacterial
Bacterial Infections
Sepsis
Osteomyelitis
Intraabdominal Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
Postoperative Infections
Bacteria
Otitis Media
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Effectiveness
How Rocephin Affects Patients
Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections caused by certain bacteria. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and preventing them from making their cell walls, which keeps the bacteria from multiplying. Ceftriaxone is resistant to many different kinds of antibiotics, but resistance can still form if the bacteria make changes to their cell wall or make it harder for the antibiotic to enter. It should not be mixed with calcium-containing substances, and its use may cause bile and gallbladder problems.
How Rocephin works in the body
Ceftriaxone stops bacteria from forming their cell walls. It does this by attaching to the enzymes in the bacterial cell wall, which are responsible for forming the wall. When the drug binds to these enzymes, they can no longer do their job, and the cell wall cannot be built. Without a cell wall, the bacteria can't survive.
When to interrupt dosage
The endorsed dosage of Rocephin is contingent upon the indicated condition, including Otitis Media, Conjunctivitis and Sepsis Bacterial. The amount of dosage also depends on the approach of delivery (e.g. Powder, for solution or Solution) outlined in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Sepsis
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Sinusitis
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Gonococcal arthritis
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Shigellosis
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Gonorrhea
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Arthritis, Infectious
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Lyme Polyradiculitis
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Epiglottitis
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Epididymitis
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Bacteria
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Vulvovaginitis
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Urinary Tract Infections
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Syphilis
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Urinary Tract Infections
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Intraabdominal Infections
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Conjunctivitis
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
prophylaxis of Bacterial endocarditis
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Neisseria
100.0 mg/mL, , 2000.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg, 10000.0 mg, 100000.0 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous; Topical
Warnings
Rocephin Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Hyperbilirubinemia
Do Not Combine
calcium-containing IV solution requirement
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Rocephin.
Common Rocephin Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Neomycin
Major
The risk or severity of nephrotoxicity can be increased when Ceftriaxone is combined with Neomycin.
Tenofovir
Major
Ceftriaxone may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir.
Tenofovir alafenamide
Major
Ceftriaxone may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir alafenamide.
Tenofovir disoproxil
Major
Ceftriaxone may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir disoproxil.
Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen can be decreased when used in combination with Ceftriaxone.
Rocephin Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Taking too much ceftriaxone can increase the risk of kidney stones and kidney failure. Symptoms of overdose are not well known, but may be similar to the medication's side effects. If you have taken too much ceftriaxone, you should receive supportive and symptomatic care as dialysis will not reduce the drug's levels in the body.
Rocephin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Rocephin?
Currently, 12 active clinical trials are researching the possible utilization of Rocephin to treat Postoperative Infections, uncomplicated Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections and Whipple Disease.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Whipple Disease
0 Actively Recruiting
Sinusitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Prosthetic Joint Infections
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable
Epididymitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Postoperative Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Abscess
0 Actively Recruiting
Conjunctivitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Intraabdominal Infections
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Meningitis, Bacterial
0 Actively Recruiting
Otitis Media
0 Actively Recruiting
Urinary Tract Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
5 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3
Gonorrhea
0 Actively Recruiting
Bacterial Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Neisseria
0 Actively Recruiting
Arthritis, Infectious
0 Actively Recruiting
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
6 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 2
prophylaxis of Postoperative Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Osteomyelitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Vulvovaginitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Rocephin Reviews: What are patients saying about Rocephin?
5
Patient Review
11/7/2013
Rocephin for Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
5
Patient Review
11/8/2013
Rocephin for Bacterial Pneumonia caused by Haemophilus Influenzae
5
Patient Review
3/30/2015
Rocephin for Urinary Tract Infection caused by Klebsiella Bacteria
5
Patient Review
6/24/2021
Rocephin for Urinary Tract Infection caused by Klebsiella Bacteria
5
Patient Review
2/13/2017
Rocephin for Bacterial Pneumonia caused by Streptococcus
5
Patient Review
1/21/2014
Rocephin for Urinary Tract Infection due to E. Coli Bacteria
5
Patient Review
12/13/2012
Rocephin for Urinary Tract Infection due to E. Coli Bacteria
4
Patient Review
7/14/2013
Rocephin for Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
4
Patient Review
9/22/2022
Rocephin for Infection of Spinal Cord or Brain due to Meningococcus
3.7
Patient Review
1/22/2017
Rocephin for Infection of the Middle Ear caused by Streptococcus
3.3
Patient Review
6/13/2015
Rocephin for Bacterial Pneumonia caused by Staphylococcus
2.7
Patient Review
12/12/2014
Rocephin for Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
2
Patient Review
2/2/2013
Rocephin for Skin Infection due to Streptococcus Pyogenes Bacteria
1.7
Patient Review
12/4/2013
Rocephin for Infection of the Middle Ear caused by Streptococcus
1.3
Patient Review
1/18/2014
Rocephin for Infection of the Middle Ear by H. Influenzae Bacteria
1
Patient Review
10/16/2012
Rocephin for Pediatric Fever without a Source
1
Patient Review
10/2/2013
Rocephin for Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
1
Patient Review
1/3/2014
Rocephin for Pneumonia due to the Bacteria Haemophilus Parainfluenzae
Patient Q&A Section about rocephin
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the drug Rocephin used for?
"This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria."
Answered by AI
Is Rocephin a strong antibiotic?
"Question: Is ceftriaxone (Rocephin) a strong antibiotic?
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) is a "broad spectrum" antibiotic, which means that it works against a good number of bacteria. There are other antibiotics that can treat more types of infections or more serious infections."
Answered by AI
What infections does Rocephin treat?
"Infections caused by Yersinia enterocolitica and Yersinia pseudotuberculosis bacteria can lead to meningitis. Treatment to prevent meningococcal meningitis may be necessary if you are at risk for the infection. Blood infections caused by Streptococcus and Staphylococcus bacteria can also be dangerous and may require treatment."
Answered by AI
Is Rocephin the same as amoxicillin?
"Amoxicillin is used to treat gonorrhea, as well as pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis. The brand names of amoxicillin include Moxatag and Amoxil, while the brand name for ceftriaxone is Rocephin."
Answered by AI