Ceftriaxone (ceftriaxone sodium and dextrose) in EthiXone Injection is an antibacterial drug used to treat conditions such as lower respiratory tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis.Common side effects of Ceftriaxone in EthiXone: Common side effects are an upset stomach or throwing up, loose stools (diarrhea). For women, vaginal yeast infection, report itching or discharge. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. What precautions should I take when taking Ceftriaxone in EthiXone? Do not give to a newborn whose skin or eyes are yellow or who has high bilirubin levels in the blood. If you have an allergy to ceftriaxone or any other part of this drug, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.