English ReferenceCeftriaxone is generally well tolerated. In clinical trials, the following , which were considered to be related to ceftriaxone therapy or of uncertain etiology, were observed: Local Reactions Pain, induration and tenderness was 1% overall. Phlebitis was reported in <1% after IV administration. The incidence of warmth, tightness or induration was 17% (3/17) after IM administration of 350 mg/mL and 5% (1/20) after IM administration of 250 mg/mL. General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Injection site pain (0.6%) Hypersensitivity Rash (1.7%). Less frequently reported (<1%) were pruritus, fever or chills. Infections and Infestations Genital fungal infection (0.1%) Hematologic Eosinophilia (6%), thrombocytosis (5.1%) and leukopenia (2.1%). Less frequently reported (<1%) were anemia, hemolytic anemia, neutropenia, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia and prolongation of the prothrombin time. Blood and Lymphatic Disorders Granulocytopenia (0.9%), coagulopathy (0.4%) Gastrointestinal Diarrhea/loose stools (2.7%). Less frequently reported (<1%) were nausea or vomiting, and dysgeusia. The onset of pseudomembranous colitis symptoms may occur during or after antibacterial treatment (see WARNINGS ). Hepatic Elevations of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (3.1%) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (3.3%). Less frequently reported (<1%) were elevations of alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin. Renal Elevations of the BUN (1.2%). Less frequently reported (<1%) were elevations of creatinine and the presence of casts in the urine. Central Nervous System Headache or dizziness were reported occasionally (<1%). Genitourinary Moniliasis or vaginitis were reported occasionally (<1%). Miscellaneous Diaphoresis and flushing were reported occasionally (<1%). Investigations Blood creatinine increased (0.6%). Other rarely observed (<0.1%) include abdominal pain, agranulocytosis, allergic pneumonitis, anaphylaxis, basophilia, biliary lithiasis, bronchospasm, colitis, dyspepsia, epistaxis, flatulence, gallbladder sludge, glycosuria, hematuria, jaundice, leukocytosis, lymphocytosis, monocytosis, nephrolithiasis, palpitations, a decrease in the prothrombin time, renal precipitations, seizures, and serum sickness. Post-Marketing Experience In addition to the reported during clinical trials, the following adverse experiences have been reported during clinical practice in patients treated with ceftriaxone....