Rocephin is a brand name for the drug ceftriaxone, which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms such as meningitis, pneumonia, E. coli, gonorrhea, and infections of the lung, urinary tract, skin, abdomen, bone, joint, and lining of the brain. Rocephin is also used to prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery.

Rocephin is given by injection into a muscle or vein as directed by a doctor, usually once or twice daily. The dosage is based on the patients medical condition and response to treatment. It is important to drink plenty of fluids while using this medication unless the doctor directs otherwise.

Rocephin is not recommended for use in newborns with high blood bilirubin levels and premature infants due to an increased risk of side effects. Patients should inform their doctor if they are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Rocephin.

It is important to take Rocephin exactly as prescribed by a doctor and to follow all directions on the prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Patients should not use Rocephin in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If a patient has diarrhea that is watery or bloody, they should call their doctor and not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless the doctor tells them to.

In summary, Rocephin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms such as meningitis, pneumonia, and gonorrhea. It is given by injection into a muscle or vein as directed by a doctor, and patients should take it exactly as prescribed.