Rocephin vs. Cefazolin

• Are Rocephin and Cefazolin the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Rocephin?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Cefazolin?
• What Is Rocephin?
• What Is Cefazolin?
• What Drugs Interact with Rocephin?
• What Drugs Interact with Cefazolin?
• How Should Rocephin Be Taken?
• How Should Cefazolin Be Taken?

Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) and cefazolin are cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections.

Rocephin is also used to treat severe or life-threatening infections such as meningitis.

Brand names for cefazolin include Kefzol and Ancef.

Common side effects of Rocephin include:

• injection site reactions (swelling, redness, pain, a hard lump, or soreness),
• loss of appetite,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• upset stomach,
• diarrhea,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• overactive reflexes,
• pain or swelling in your tongue,
• sweating, or
• vaginal itching or discharge.

Common side effects of Cefazolin include:

• injection site reactions (pain, swelling, skin rash, or a hard lump),
• diarrhea,
• stomach pain,
• stomach cramps,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• loss of appetite,
• skin rash or itching,
• hives,
• white patches or sores inside the mouth or on the lips,
• vaginal itching or discharge,
• heartburn,
• gas,
• rectal itching,
• fainting,
• lightheadedness,
• confusion,
• weakness,
• tiredness,
• hypotension,
• drowsiness,
• headache, and
• allergic reactions.

Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) for Injection is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms such as meningitis. Rocephin is available in generic form.

Cefazolin and dextrose for injection is an antibiotic used to treat many different kinds of bacterial infections.

Rocephin may interact with other drugs.

Cefazolin may interact with probenecid.

The usual adult daily dose is 1 to 2 grams given once a day (or in equally divided doses twice a day) depending on the type and severity of infection. Pediatric dosing depends on the condition being treated and the child's weight. Other drugs may interact with Rocephin.

The dose of cefazolin varies depending on the condition being treated and its severity. For mild infections, the recommended adult dose is 250 mg to 500 mg every 8 hours. For more severe infections the dose is 500 mg to 1 g every 6 to 8 hours.