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Rocephin

Generic Name: ceftriaxone (Injection route)

sef-trye-AX-one

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Rocephin

Available Dosage Forms:

• Powder for Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Pharmacologic Class: 3rd Generation Cephalosporin

Uses For Rocephin

Ceftriaxone is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. This medicine is also given before certain types of surgery to prevent infections.

Ceftriaxone belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using Rocephin

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of ceftriaxone in children. Because of ceftriaxone's toxicity, use in newborn and premature babies is not recommended.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of ceftriaxone in the elderly.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category	Explanation
All Trimesters	B	Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus.

Breast Feeding

Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

• Calcium Acetate


• Calcium Chloride


• Calcium Gluceptate


• Calcium Gluconate


• Lactated Ringer's Solution


• Ringer's Solution

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Anemia or


• Diarrhea or


• Gallbladder disease or


• Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) or


• Stomach or bowel disease (e.g., colitis), history of—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

• Hyperbilirubinemia (high bilirubin in the blood)—Should not be used in newborn (less than 28 days of age) and premature infants with this condition.

• Kidney disease or


• Liver disease—Use with caution. Effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body.

• Liver disease, severe or


• Undernourished condition—May be worsened by ceftriaxone and you may need to take Vitamin K.

Proper Use of Rocephin

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles or through a needle placed in one of your veins.

Precautions While Using Rocephin

If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you have itching; hives; hoarseness; shortness of breath; trouble breathing; trouble swallowing; or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after you receive this medicine.

Ceftriaxone may cause diarrhea, and in some cases it can be severe. Do not take any medicine to treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor. Diarrhea medicines may make the diarrhea worse or make it last longer. If you have any questions about this or if mild diarrhea continues or gets worse, check with your doctor.

Pancreatitis may occur while you are using this medicine. Tell your doctor right away if you have sudden and severe stomach pain, chills, constipation, nausea, vomiting, fever, or lightheadedness.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes calcium-containing solutions for injection, prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

Rocephin Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Black, tarry stools


• chest pain


• chills


• cough


• fever


• painful or difficult urination


• shortness of breath


• sore throat


• sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth


• swollen glands


• unusual bleeding or bruising


• unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

• Diarrhea

Rare

• Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness


• back, leg, or stomach pains


• bleeding gums


• bloating


• blood in the urine or stools


• bloody nose


• bluish color


• changes in skin color


• clay-colored stools


• convulsions


• cough or hoarseness


• dark urine


• diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody


• difficulty with breathing


• difficulty with swallowing


• dizziness


• fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse


• feeling of discomfort


• feeling of warmth


• fever with or without chills


• general body swelling


• general feeling of tiredness or weakness


• headache


• hives


• increased sweating


• increased thirst


• inflammation of the joints


• itching


• loss of appetite


• lower back or side pain


• muscle aches


• nausea or vomiting


• noisy breathing


• nosebleeds


• pain


• pale skin


• pinpoint red spots on the skin


• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue


• rash


• redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest


• shortness of breath


• skin rash


• swelling of the foot or leg


• swollen lymph glands


• tenderness


• tightness in the chest


• troubled breathing with exertion


• unpleasant breath odor


• unusual weight loss


• vomiting of blood


• watery or bloody diarrhea


• wheezing


• yellowing of the eyes or skin

Incidence not known

• Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin


• chest pain


• coughing up blood


• decrease in the amount of urine


• excessive muscle tone


• increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding


• muscle stiffness, tension, or tightness


• nosebleeds


• paralysis


• prolonged bleeding from cuts


• red irritated eyes


• red or black, tarry stools


• red or dark brown urine


• red skin lesions, often with a purple center


• restlessness


• skin rash with a general disease


• swelling


• trouble sitting still


• unpleasant breath odor

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Rare

• Acid or sour stomach


• belching


• bloated


• change in taste


• dizziness


• excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines


• full feeling


• headache


• heartburn


• indigestion


• itching of the vagina or genital area


• loss of taste


• pain during sexual intercourse


• passing gas


• stomach discomfort, upset, or pain


• thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor

Incidence not known

• Hives or welts


• redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue


• swelling or inflammation of the mouth

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Rocephin side effects (in more detail)

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Roxicet Solution

Pronunciation: OX-i-KOE-done/a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen
Generic Name: Oxycodone/Acetaminophen
Brand Name: Roxicet

Roxicet Solution contains acetaminophen. Severe and sometimes fatal liver problems, including the need for liver transplant, have been reported with the use of acetaminophen. Most cases of these liver problems occurred in patients taking excessive doses of acetaminophen (more than 4,000 mg per day). Also, patients who developed these liver problems were often using more than 1 medicine that contained acetaminophen. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.

Roxicet Solution is used for:

Relieving moderate to moderately severe pain. Roxicet Solution may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Roxicet Solution is a combination of a narcotic and an analgesic/antipyretic. It works in the brain and nervous system to decrease pain.

Do NOT use Roxicet Solution if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Roxicet Solution


• you have high blood carbon dioxide levels (hypercarbia) or a certain severe bowel problem (eg, paralytic ileus)


• you have severely slow or difficult breathing or severe asthma, or you are having an asthma attack


• you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Roxicet Solution:

Some medical conditions may interact with Roxicet Solution. Tell your doctor or pharmacist 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 had an allergic reaction to any codeine- or morphine-related medicine (eg, hydrocodone, dihydrocodeine, hydromorphone)


• if you have a history of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other lung or breathing problems


• if you have or recently have had any head injury, increased pressure in the brain, growths in the brain (eg, tumors), or infection of the brain or nervous system


• if you have a history of heart problems (eg, cor pulmonale), low blood pressure, the blood disease porphyria, stomach or bowel problems (eg, blockage, paralysis), inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), gallbladder problems, liver problems (eg, hepatitis), kidney problems, seizures, thyroid problems, adrenal gland problems (eg, Addison disease), curvature of the spine (scoliosis), prostate problems (eg, an enlarged prostate), or trouble urinating


• if you are in very poor health; are dehydrated or have low blood volume; or have drowsiness, stomach pain, or severe diarrhea caused by antibiotic use (pseudomembranous colitis)


• if you drink alcohol; have a history of drug or alcohol abuse, mood or mental problems, or suicidal thoughts or actions; or are going through withdrawal from alcohol or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Roxicet Solution. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anticholinergics (eg, scopolamine, oxybutynin) because the risk of a certain severe bowel problem (paralytic ileus) may be increased


• Cimetidine, muscle relaxants (eg, cyclobenzaprine), phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), or sulfinpyrazone because the risk of side effects, such as severe drowsiness, slow or difficult breathing, confusion, and seizures, may be increased


• Azole antifungals (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole), beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), clarithromycin, isoniazid, nefazodone, protease inhibitors (eg, boceprevir, ritonavir), or telithromycin because they may increase the risk of Roxicet Solution's side effects


• Buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, naltrexone, pentazocine, or rifamycins (eg, rifampin) because they may decrease Roxicet Solution's effectiveness


• Lamotrigine, loop diuretics (eg, furosemide), or zidovudine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Roxicet Solution


• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or sodium oxybate (GHB) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Roxicet Solution


• Medicines that may harm the liver (eg, acetaminophen, methotrexate, certain medicines for HIV infection) because the risk of liver side effects may be increased. Ask your doctor if you are unsure if any of your medicines might harm the liver

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Roxicet Solution may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Roxicet Solution:

Use Roxicet Solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Roxicet Solution by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.


• Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.


• If you have been taking Roxicet Solution regularly or for longer than a few weeks, do not suddenly stop taking it without checking with your doctor. Your doctor may need to gradually lower your dose.


• If Roxicet Solution is no longer needed, dispose of the unused medicine by flushing it down the toilet.


• If you miss a dose of Roxicet Solution and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Roxicet Solution.

Important safety information:

• Roxicet Solution may cause dizziness, light-headedness, blurred vision, or drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Roxicet Solution. Using Roxicet Solution alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.


• Roxicet Solution may cause dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.


• Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Roxicet Solution.


• Check with your doctor before you take medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers, narcotic pain medicines) while you are using Roxicet Solution; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.


• Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or take more often than prescribed without checking with your doctor.


• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Roxicet Solution before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.


• Roxicet Solution may cause constipation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about using a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. It is also important to maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise to prevent constipation. If you become constipated while taking Roxicet Solution, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.


• Roxicet Solution may harm your liver. Your risk may be greater if you drink alcohol while you are using Roxicet Solution. Talk to your doctor before you take Roxicet Solution or other fever reducers if you drink alcohol.


• Roxicet Solution has acetaminophen in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has acetaminophen in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.


• Contact your doctor right away if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen per day, even if you feel well.


• Roxicet Solution may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Roxicet Solution.


• Use Roxicet Solution with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its side effects, especially breathing problems and drowsiness.


• Use Roxicet Solution with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Roxicet Solution while you are pregnant. Roxicet Solution is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Roxicet Solution.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Roxicet Solution may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Roxicet Solution stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.

Some people who take Roxicet Solution for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction. If you suddenly stop taking Roxicet Solution, you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms including anxiety; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; goose bumps and abnormal skin sensations; nausea; vomiting; pain; rigid muscles; rapid heartbeat; seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; shivering or tremors; sweating; and trouble sleeping.

Possible side effects of Roxicet Solution:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; flushing; light-headedness; 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, throat, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); burning, numbness, or tingling; change in amount of urine produced; confusion; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; hallucinations; hearing loss; mental or mood changes (eg, agitation, anxiety, depression); seizures; severe or persistent constipation; severe or persistent dizziness, headache, or light-headedness; shortness of breath; slow or difficult breathing; stomach or back pain; symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes, pale stools, dark urine, persistent loss of appetite); tremors; trouble urinating; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Roxicet side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include cold or clammy skin; fainting; limp muscles; loss of consciousness; persistent nausea or vomiting; pinpoint pupils; severe dizziness, drowsiness, or light-headedness; slow heartbeat; slow, shallow, or abnormal breathing; stomach pain; symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes, pale stools, dark urine, loss of appetite); unusual sweating.

Proper storage of Roxicet Solution:

Store Roxicet Solution at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Roxicet Solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Roxicet Solution, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Roxicet Solution is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Roxicet Solution. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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