Had pneumonia in hospital a month ago. It wasn’t cleared. Now they are using Rocephin IV daily a month later to see if it clears pneumonia mass possibly. Plus taking some sort of pills at home. Another Ct scan later. Hope it works!!
Is Rocephin used for pneumonia?
Question posted by Spirit777X77 on 30 May 2024
Last updated on 30 May 2024
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masso
31 May 2024
The Rocephin brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Rocephin?
Rocephin is a cephalosporins (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.
Rocephin is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms such as E. coli, pneumonia, or meningitis.
Rocephin is also used to prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery.
Source: Drugs.com
masso
31 May 2024
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- Side effects of Rocephin (detailed)
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