Ceftriaxone sodium and Seizures - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Seizures is reported as a side effect among people who take Ceftriaxone sodium (ceftriaxone sodium), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vancomycin, and have Partial seizures.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Seizures when taking Ceftriaxone sodium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,546 people who have side effects when taking Ceftriaxone sodium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ceftriaxone sodium?

Ceftriaxone sodium has active ingredients of ceftriaxone sodium. eHealthMe is studying from 6,549 Ceftriaxone sodium users. Check the latest studies of Ceftriaxone sodium.

What is Seizures?

Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain) is found to be associated with 1,994 drugs and 2,278 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Seizures.

On Jul, 19, 2026

6,546 people reported to have side effects when taking Ceftriaxone sodium.
Among them, 55 people (0.84%) have Seizures.

Could Ceftriaxone sodium cause Seizures?

Among these 55 people:

How long have people been on Ceftriaxone sodium when they have Seizures? *

What is the gender of people who have Seizures when taking Ceftriaxone sodium? *

female: 48.98 %
male: 51.02 %

What is the age of people who have Seizures when taking Ceftriaxone sodium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ceftriaxone sodium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Seizures? *

Drug Ineffective: 12 people, 21.82%
Rash Maculo-Papular (red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps): 11 people, 20.00%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 11 people, 20.00%
Eosinophilia (eosinophil count in the peripheral blood exceeds): 10 people, 18.18%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 9 people, 16.36%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 8 people, 14.55%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 12.73%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 12.73%
Haematocrit Decreased: 7 people, 12.73%
Fall: 7 people, 12.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Partial Seizures (seizures which affect only a part of the brain at onset): 10 people, 18.18%
Pneumonia: 9 people, 16.36%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 8 people, 14.55%
Lupus Nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue): 6 people, 10.91%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 6 people, 10.91%
Generalised Oedema (swelling all over the body): 6 people, 10.91%
Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat): 6 people, 10.91%
Rib Fracture: 6 people, 10.91%
Hyperventilation: 5 people, 9.09%
Head Discomfort: 5 people, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Agrawal SR, Rajput A, Jain AP, "Leukocytoclastic vasculitis and acute allergic interstitial nephritis following ceftriaxone exposure", Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, 2014 Jan .
Agrawal SR, Rajput A, Jain AP, "Leukocytoclastic vasculitis and acute allergic interstitial nephritis following ceftriaxone exposure", Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ceftriaxone sodium (the active ingredients of Ceftriaxone sodium) and Ceftriaxone sodium (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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