Ceftriaxone interactions
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin), a cephalosporin has 104 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 36 major, 16 moderate, 52 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.
Interactions from the label
Major interactions (36)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Do not administer simultaneously with calcium-containing IV solutions. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Do not administer simultaneously with calcium-containing IV solutions. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Calcium chlorideMajor
…in: • Patients with ventricular fibrillation • Patients with asystole and electromechanical dissociation Newborns (up to 28 days of age) if they require (or are expected to require) ceftriaxone intravenous treatment because of the risk of precipitation of ceftriaxone-calcium, regardless of whether these products would be received at different times or through separate… (Calcium chloride label, Contraindications)
- Calcium gluconateMajor
Calcium Gluconate Injection is contraindicated in: Hypercalcemia Neonates (28 days of age or younger) receiving ceftriaxone [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Hypercalcemia ( 4 ) (Calcium gluconate label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)
Do not administer simultaneously with calcium-containing IV solutions. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported in patients receiving therapy with beta-lactams. (Imipenem and cilastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
Do not administer simultaneously with calcium-containing IV solutions. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Do not administer simultaneously with calcium-containing IV solutions. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Do not administer simultaneously with calcium-containing IV solutions. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Do not administer simultaneously with calcium-containing IV solutions. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporin class antibacterials, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibacterials ( 4.1 ) (Ceftriaxone label, Contraindications)
Moderate interactions (16)
Vancomycin, Amsacrine, Aminoglycosides, and Fluconazole Vancomycin, amsacrine, aminoglycosides, and fluconazole are physically incompatible with ceftriaxone in admixtures [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. (Ceftriaxone label, Drug interactions)
Use caution when CAYSTON is administered to patients with a known allergic reaction to beta-lactams. (Aztreonam label, Warnings and precautions)
Ethacrynic acid may increase the ototoxic potential of other drugs such as aminoglycoside and some cephalosporin antibiotics. (Ethacrynic acid label, Drug interactions)
Vancomycin, Amsacrine, Aminoglycosides, and Fluconazole Vancomycin, amsacrine, aminoglycosides, and fluconazole are physically incompatible with ceftriaxone in admixtures [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. (Ceftriaxone label, Drug interactions)
Cephalosporin Furosemide can increase the risk of cephalosporin-induced nephrotoxicity even in the setting of minor or transient renal impairment. (Furosemide label, Drug interactions)
Vancomycin, Amsacrine, Aminoglycosides, and Fluconazole Vancomycin, amsacrine, aminoglycosides, and fluconazole are physically incompatible with ceftriaxone in admixtures [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. (Ceftriaxone label, Drug interactions)
Examples Cyclosporine A, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine), rifampin as well as aminoglycoside, cephalosporin, fluoroquinolone and penicillin classes of antimicrobials Drugs Modulating Glucuronidation Clinical Impact Concomitant use with drugs inducing glucuronidation decreases MPA systemic exposure, potentially reducing mycophenolate… (Mycophenolate label, Drug interactions)
Vancomycin, Amsacrine, Aminoglycosides, and Fluconazole Vancomycin, amsacrine, aminoglycosides, and fluconazole are physically incompatible with ceftriaxone in admixtures [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. (Ceftriaxone label, Drug interactions)
Patients with impaired vitamin K synthesis or low vitamin K stores (e.g., chronic hepatic disease and malnutrition) may require monitoring of prothrombin time during Ceftriaxone for Injection and Dextrose Injection treatment. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Vancomycin, Amsacrine, Aminoglycosides, and Fluconazole Vancomycin, amsacrine, aminoglycosides, and fluconazole are physically incompatible with ceftriaxone in admixtures [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. (Ceftriaxone label, Drug interactions)
- ProbenecidModerate
Drug Interactions When probenecid is used to elevate plasma concentrations of penicillin or other beta-lactams, or when such drugs are given to patients taking probenecid therapeutically, high plasma concentrations of the other drug may increase the incidence of adverse reactions associated with that drug. (Probenecid label, Drug interactions)
- Probenecid and colchicineModerate
DRUG INTERACTIONS When probenecid is used to elevate plasma concentrations of penicillin, or other beta-lactams, or when such drugs are given to patients taking probenecid therapeutically, high plasma concentrations of the other drug may increase the incidence of adverse reactions associated with that drug. (Probenecid and colchicine label, Drug interactions)
- ProtamineModerate
Drug Interactions Protamine sulfate has been shown to be incompatible with certain antibiotics, including several of the cephalosporins and penicillins (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Protamine label, Precautions)
Vancomycin, Amsacrine, Aminoglycosides, and Fluconazole Vancomycin, amsacrine, aminoglycosides, and fluconazole are physically incompatible with ceftriaxone in admixtures [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. (Ceftriaxone label, Drug interactions)
Vancomycin, Amsacrine, Aminoglycosides, and Fluconazole Vancomycin, amsacrine, aminoglycosides, and fluconazole are physically incompatible with ceftriaxone in admixtures [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. (Ceftriaxone label, Drug interactions)
Patients with impaired vitamin K synthesis or low vitamin K stores (e.g., chronic hepatic disease and malnutrition) may require monitoring of prothrombin time during Ceftriaxone for Injection and Dextrose Injection treatment. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Minor mentions (52)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Before initiating therapy with Meropenem for injection, it is important to inquire about previous hypersensitivity reactions to penicillins, cephalosporins, other β-lactams, and other allergens. (Meropenem label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other emergency measures including oxygen, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)
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