Rocephalin cum lidocain
Rocephalin cum lidocain is an antibiotic that kills bacteria causing infections in adults and children, including newborns.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, liuosta varten
Strength
1 g
Active Ingredient
Ceftriaxone
Manufacturer
Roche Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the right dose for you, usually 1 to 2 grams once a day. For severe infections, up to 4 grams once a day may be given.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection into a muscle by a doctor or nurse. It contains lidocaine to reduce pain from the injection.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults is 4 grams. For children, the maximum dose depends on their weight, as determined by the doctor, but will not exceed 4 grams.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Changes in blood tests (e.g., in white blood cells or platelets).
- •Loose stools or diarrhea.
- •Changes in liver function tests.
- •Rash.
RARE
- •Fungal infections (e.g., thrush, genital fungal infections).
- •Decreased white or red blood cells.
- •Blood clotting disorders, with symptoms such as easy bruising, joint pain, and swelling.
- •Headache.
- •Dizziness.
- •Nausea or vomiting.
- •Itching, hives, and swelling.
- •Injection site reactions like pain, burning, blisters, bruises, redness, irritation, hardening, or swelling.
- •Fever.
- •Chills.
- •Abnormal kidney function tests (increased blood creatinine).
- •Inflammation of the large intestine (colitis) with bloody or slimy diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever.
- •Breathing difficulties (bronchospasm).
- •Blood or sugar in urine.
- •General swelling (fluid retention in the body).
- •Injection site infection.
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to ceftriaxone, lidocaine, penicillin, or similar antibiotics.
- Do not take if you have severe heart problems (low blood pressure, slow heartbeat).
- Do not give to premature babies or newborns under 28 days old if they have certain blood problems or jaundice, or if they are receiving calcium injections.