The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Side effects aren't common. See Other Side Effects.
Less Common Side Effects
- Inflammation at or near the injection site
- Pain at injection site
- Rash
- Itching
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Headache
- Fever
Ceftriaxone serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reaction: hives, rash, blisters, skin reddening, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing
- Nervous system side effects: hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't real), seizures, sudden and brief involuntary movements or twitching, not able to speak, confusion
- C. difficile-related diarrhea: fever, stomach pain or cramps, foul-smelling diarrhea, frequent bowel movements (up to 15 times per day)
Source: DailyMed
The following Ceftriaxone side effects have also been reported
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
chills
painful or difficult urination
shortness of breath
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swollen glands
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Rare
Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
back, leg, or stomach pains
bleeding gums
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
increased sweating
increased thirst
inflammation of the joints
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
muscle aches
nausea or vomiting
noisy breathing
nosebleeds
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
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Incidence not known
Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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
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.
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