Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Roczid Injection
Your doctor has prescribed Roczid to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Roczid and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Roczid can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Q. Is ceftazidime a sulfa, penicillin or a beta lactam drug?
Ceftazidime does not contain sulfa and is not a penicillin drug. It is beta lactam cephalosporin antibiotic

Q. Is Roczid the same as Rocephin?
No, Rocephin is the brand name for ceftriaxone

Q. Is Roczid dialyzable?
Yes, Roczid is a dialyzable drug

Q. Is ceftazidime and ciprofloxacin compatible?
Yes, ceftazidime and ciprofloxacin are compatible when taken together

Q. What organisms does Roczid cover?
Roczid is active against pseudomonas, anaerobes, and staphylococcus bacteria. It may not be effective against methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Q. Is Roczid nephrotoxic?
No, Roczid is not a nephrotoxic drug when given alone but when given along with aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, tobramycin) or diuretics such as furosemide, it may increase nephrotoxicity.