Side effects that could occur while using Rocephin:
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- fever, chills, swollen glands, rash or itching, joint pain, or general ill feeling;
- white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
- unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin;
- skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
- pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, confusion or weakness;
- urinating less than usual or not at all;
- seizure (convulsions);
- swelling, pain, or irritation where the injection was given;
- chalky-colored stools, stomach pain just after eating a meal, nausea, heartburn, bloating, and severe upper stomach pain that may spread to your back; or
- severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Less serious side effects while using this drug:
- a hard lump where the injection was given;
- nausea, vomiting, upset stomach;
- headache, dizziness, overactive reflexes;
- pain or swelling in your tongue;
- sweating; or
- vaginal itching or discharge.