Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your family doctor immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Black, tarry stools; chest pain; chills; cough; fever; painful or difficult urination; shortness of breath; sore throat; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth; swollen glands; unusual bleeding or bruising - more common for cefamandole, cefoperazone, cefotetan and cefuroxime; unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common or rare
Abdominal or stomach cramps and pain - severe; abdominal tenderness; diarrhea - watery and severe, which may also be bloody; hives or welts, itching redness of skin, or skin rash; pain, redness and swelling at site of injection; peeling of skin; seizures Note:
Some of these side effects also may occur up to few weeks after you stop taking this drug.
Rare
Blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin; decrease in urine output; hearing loss - more common with cefuroxime treat for meningitis; joint pain; loss of appetite, nausea, or vomiting - more common with ceftriaxone; red or irritated eyes; trouble in breathing; yellowing of the eyes or skin
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common - less common with some cephalosporins
Diarrhea - mild; headache; sore mouth or tongue; stomach cramps - mild; vaginal itching or discharge
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.