What is Ceftriaxone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: CeftriaxoneBrand:
Ceftriaxone is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is used as a broad spectrum agent in the treatment of many types of infections. It may also be used for sexually-transmitted diseases, Lyme disease, community-acquired pneumonia, typhoid fever and Whipple's disease.
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How do members experience Ceftriaxone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme disease | 236 | 15 | |
| Urinary tract infection | 40 | 2 | |
| Pneumonia | 33 | 1 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 30 | 13 | |
| Osteomyelitis | 12 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 3 | |
| Nausea | 3 | |
| Dizziness | 2 | |
| Injection site pain | 2 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Burning sensation in eyes | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 17 |
Member evaluations
kimberluck
evaluated on Jul 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Lyme disease: Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
Gang1
evaluated on Jun 16, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
- Side effects: None
ncmtngl
evaluated on Feb 15, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Participate in clinical trial: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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