Rocephin and Haemolysis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Haemolysis 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 Ibuprofen, and have Pancreatic carcinoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Haemolysis 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 Haemolysis?

Haemolysis (breaking open of red blood cells and the release of haemoglobin into the surrounding fluid) is found to be associated with 613 drugs and 837 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Haemolysis.



On Jul, 19, 2026

15,458 people reported to have side effects when taking Rocephin.
Among them, 71 people (0.46%) have Haemolysis.

Could Rocephin cause Haemolysis?

Among these 71 people:

How long have people been on Rocephin when they have Haemolysis? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

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

  • female: 65.62 %
  • male: 34.38 %

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

  • 0-1: 1.64 %
  • 2-9: 19.67 %
  • 10-19: 14.75 %
  • 20-29: 3.28 %
  • 30-39: 6.56 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 16.39 %
  • 60+: 37.7 %

What are other drugs people take besides Rocephin? *

  1. Ibuprofen: 6 people, 8.45%
  2. Gemcitabine: 5 people, 7.04%
  3. Acetaminophen: 4 people, 5.63%
  4. Lasix: 4 people, 5.63%
  5. Plavix: 3 people, 4.23%
  6. Allopurinol: 3 people, 4.23%
  7. Sustiva: 3 people, 4.23%
  8. Morphine: 3 people, 4.23%
  9. Lovenox: 3 people, 4.23%
  10. Vancomycin: 3 people, 4.23%

What are other side effects people have besides Haemolysis? *

  1. Acute Kidney Failure: 15 people, 21.13%
  2. Haemoglobin Decreased: 12 people, 16.90%
  3. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 11 people, 15.49%
  4. Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased: 7 people, 9.86%
  5. Microangiopathic Haemolytic Anaemia (anaemia due to inability of bone marrow to compensate the premature destruction of red blood cells): 7 people, 9.86%
  6. Cardiac Arrest: 6 people, 8.45%
  7. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (systemic activation of blood coagulation): 6 people, 8.45%
  8. Shock (a life-threatening condition with symptoms like low blood pressure, weakness, shallow breathing, cold, clammy skin): 6 people, 8.45%
  9. Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 5 people, 7.04%
  10. Fever: 5 people, 7.04%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pancreatic Carcinoma (pancreatic cancer): 7 people, 9.86%
  2. Pneumonia Aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree): 3 people, 4.23%
  3. Cough: 2 people, 2.82%
  4. Fever: 2 people, 2.82%
  5. Unevaluable Reaction: 1 person, 1.41%
  6. Lyme Disease (a bacterial infection that is spread to humans by infected ticks): 1 person, 1.41%
  7. Asplenia (absence of normal spleen function and is associated with some serious infection risks): 1 person, 1.41%
  8. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 1 person, 1.41%
  9. Haemophilus Infection (bacterial infection by haemophilus influenzae): 1 person, 1.41%
  10. Heart Attack: 1 person, 1.41%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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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