Cefoxitin Solution, Reconstituted (Recon Soln) Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Yeast Infection Of The Vagina And Vulva
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
  • Thrush

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Decrease In The Blood Clotting Protein Prothrombin
  • 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 Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Anemia
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Function Of Bone Marrow
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Diarrhea From An Infection With Clostridium Difficile Bacteria
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Hives
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Itching
  • Kidney Failure
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Seizures
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Nausea
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Vomiting
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