Rocephin In Dextrose (Iso-Osm) Piggyback Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Increase In The Number Of Platelets In The Blood

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Diarrhea
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • A Skin Rash
  • Decreased Blood Platelets

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Fibrous Thickening Of The Skin Called Induration
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Decrease In The Blood Clotting Protein Prothrombin
  • A Decreased Number Of Lymphocytes In The Blood
  • A Fever As A Result Of Taking The Medication
  • A Serum Sickness Reaction
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Stone In The Common Bile Duct Called Choledocholithiasis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Brain Function Problem Called Encephalopathy
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Destruction Of Red Blood Cells By Body's Own Antibodies
  • Diarrhea From An Infection With Clostridium Difficile Bacteria
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • High Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Increased Lymphocyte Cells In The Blood
  • Increased Risk Of Bleeding Due To Clotting Disorder
  • Inflammation In The Lungs Due To An Allergic Reaction
  • Inflammation Of The Large Intestine
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Inflammation Of The Liver With Stoppage Of Bile Flow
  • Itching
  • Kidney Stones
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Myoclonus, Quick And Involuntary Muscle Jerks
  • Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus
  • Occlusion Of The Ureter Due To Calculus
  • Pancreatitis
  • Seizures
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Stones In The Urinary Tract
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Condition Where There Is Excess Sugar In The Urine
  • A Painful, Red Or Swollen Tongue
  • A Yeast Infection Of The Vagina And Vulva
  • Anemia
  • Bloody Urine
  • Chills
  • Decreased Urine Production
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Gas
  • Headache
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Hives
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Inflammation Of The Vein, Or Phlebitis After Infusion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Nausea
  • Nosebleed
  • Taste Impairment
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Vomiting

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