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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Ceftriaxone-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Ceftriaxone as follows: Watch closely for development of any opportunistic infections, such as, oral candidiasis with white patches in the mouth, to be reported to the physician. Check with your doctor regarding safety upon receiving any live vaccinations, as Ceftriaxone by eliminating natural bacterial flora, could lower the body’s resistance. Live vaccinations could turn virulent in such individuals, precipitating new infections. Observe compliance with any [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Ceftriaxone-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Ceftriaxone as follows: Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antibiotics belonging to the Cephalosporins group, such as, Cefaclor, Cephalexin, and Ceftazidime. Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Ceftriaxone. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and blood or [...]

Contraindications for Using Ceftriaxone-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Ceftriaxone as follows: Watch for symptoms of worsening peripheral neuropathy, such as, increasing pain and numbness, tingling, and burning sensations in the extremities. Report such findings to your doctor immediately for a change in infection control plan to be considered. Ciprofloxacin should be discontinued and report to the physician for any occurrences of seizures. Ceftriaxone carries the risk for hepatic and renal damage and so, should be used [...]

Contraindications for Using Ceftriaxone-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Ceftriaxone as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Ceftriaxone. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of opportunistic infections must be cautious about using Ceftriaxone. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Ceftriaxone should be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias, as it has the potential to [...]

Side Effects of Ceftriaxone Use-3

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Ceftriaxone as follows: Anaphylaxis A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Ceftriaxone. Patients can present with extreme itching and rash, swelling of the face and throat, dizziness, bronchoconstriction, and difficulty breathing. This is an emergency and medical attention should be sought immediately, without any delay. Hepatic damage Long term Ceftriaxone intake can lead to hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function. Hepatic injury and altered [...]