Review the side-effects of Ceftizoxime as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
General: Pain at injection site, numbness
Gastrointestinal: Pseudomembranous colitis (inflammation of the colon with watery or bloody diarrhea)
Hematologic: Eosinophilia, thrombocytosis
Skin: Maculopapular rash, pruritus
Other: Hypersensitivity reactions, elevated temperature.
• Entire course of the medication should be finished
• Prothrombin activity should be monitored in patients with kidney problems, liver problems, and malnutrition
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
General: Pain at injection site, numbness
Gastrointestinal: Pseudomembranous colitis (inflammation of the colon with watery or bloody diarrhea)
Hematologic: Eosinophilia, thrombocytosis
Skin: Maculopapular rash, pruritus
Other: Hypersensitivity reactions, elevated temperature.
Other Precautions :
• Contact doctor if you observe bloody or watery stool• Entire course of the medication should be finished
• Prothrombin activity should be monitored in patients with kidney problems, liver problems, and malnutrition