Rocephin and Faeces discolored - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Faeces discolored is reported as a side effect among people who take Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Dexamethasone, and have Anaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Faeces discolored when taking Rocephin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,458 people who have side effects when taking Rocephin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rocephin?

Rocephin has active ingredients of ceftriaxone sodium. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 15,665 Rocephin users. Check the latest studies of Rocephin.

What is Faeces discolored?

Faeces discolored is found to be associated with 1,249 drugs and 1,833 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Faeces discolored.

On Jul, 31, 2026

15,458 people reported to have side effects when taking Rocephin.
Among them, 41 people (0.27%) have Faeces discolored.

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Rocephin when they have Faeces discolored? *

What is the gender of people who have Faeces discolored when taking Rocephin? *

female: 70 %
male: 30 %

What is the age of people who have Faeces discolored when taking Rocephin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rocephin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Faeces discolored? *

High Blood Pressure: 20 people, 48.78%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 20 people, 48.78%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 18 people, 43.90%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 18 people, 43.90%
Weakness: 18 people, 43.90%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 17 people, 41.46%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 16 people, 39.02%
Pain: 14 people, 34.15%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 13 people, 31.71%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 13 people, 31.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer: 12 people, 29.27%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 12 people, 29.27%
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (wasting of spinal muscles): 5 people, 12.20%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 12.20%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 9.76%
Hepatitis C: 4 people, 9.76%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 4.88%
Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 1 person, 2.44%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 2.44%
Lyme Disease (a bacterial infection that is spread to humans by infected ticks): 1 person, 2.44%

* 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 Rocephin) and Rocephin (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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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