Suprax vs. Ceftriaxone

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

Suprax (cefixime) and Ceftriaxone (ceftriaxone sodium and dextrose) are cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.

A difference is that Suprax is taken orally, and Ceftriaxone is an injection combined with dextrose, a sugar.

Common side effects of Suprax include:

• stomach upset/pain,
• diarrhea,
• nausea,
• constipation,
• loss of appetite,
• gas,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• anxiety,
• drowsiness,
• increased night-time urination,
• runny nose,
• sore throat,
• cough, or
• vaginal itching or discharge.

Tell your doctor if you experience rare but very serious side effects of Suprax including:

• severe stomach or abdominal pain,
• persistent nausea or vomiting,
• yellowing eyes or skin,
• dark urine,
• unusual tiredness,
• new signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat, fever),
• easy bruising or bleeding,
• change in the amount of urine, or
• mental/mood changes (such as confusion).

Common side effects of Ceftriaxone include:

• rash,
• diarrhea,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• upset stomach,
• blood clots,
• dizziness,
• headache,
• pain or swelling in your tongue,
• a lump where the medicine was injected,
• sweating,
• vaginal itching or discharge,
• vaginal yeast infection,
• anemia,
• changes in taste, or
• flushing.

Suprax (cefixime) for Oral Suspension is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.

Ceftriaxone (ceftriaxone sodium and dextrose) Injection is an antibacterial drug used to treat conditions such as lower respiratory tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis. Ceftriaxone is available in generic form.

Other drugs may interact with Suprax. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. Suprax should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. This drug passes into breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Tell your doctor all medications you are taking and if you have a history of gastrointestinal disease or gallbladder disease.

The recommended dosage of Suprax is 70 mg once monthly; some patients may benefit from a dosage of 140 mg once monthly, which is administered as two consecutive subcutaneous injections of 70 mg each.

The recommended dose of Ceftriaxone is 1 to 2 grams once per day. Do not exceed 4 grams in one day. Talk to your doctor about your individual dosage recommendation. There are no known drugs that interact with Ceftriaxone.