Colombo (LNW): Ceftriaxone, the antibiotic linked to a tragic death in July, has reportedly caused another allergic reaction in a patient at the National Hospital Colombo, a report by Daily Mirror disclosed.
The patient, admitted on December 09 for fatigue, experienced complications after receiving Ceftriaxone, including numbness in the arm, according to the report.
The patient was subsequently placed in the intensive care unit due to severe complications, with tests revealing a significant decrease in blood pressure and lung oxygen levels.
Hospital sources indicate that doctors were instructed not to use Ceftriaxone and to opt for alternative antibiotics.
This incident adds to growing concerns surrounding Ceftriaxone, previously associated with fatalities and complications in other hospitals.
Despite attempts, contacting health officials for comments on the matter has been unsuccessful. Ceftriaxone is commonly used to treat various bacterial infections.
