What are some side effects of an antibiotic shot for pneumonia?

Answer by  Jules28 (196)

Side effects can be minor, such as redness and soreness at the injection site. Some people may have more severe reactions like, vomiting, hair loss, rash, or diarrhea. In rare cases, major fungal infections, anaphylactic shock, and severe rashes may occur, but again, these are extremely rare cases and will happen almost immediately after receiving the shot.

Answer by  jahangir (35)

Side effect of antibiotic for pneumonia are, Burning, rash, pruritus, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, leucopaenia, anphylactoid reaction, these side effects may occur with intake of antibiotic.

Answer by  AprilJanice (14)

It will cause an allergic reaction to your body, some antibiotics will cause diarrhea, vomiting, sorenes, redness and fever these are the effects after taking a big dose of antibiotics and after the shot.

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

The biggest risk is an allergic reaction. Other than that some antibiotics will cause diarrhea and may even lead to C Difficile infection.

Answer by  patti (29325)

A big dose of some antibiotics (penicillin, e.g.) might go so far as to wipe out/decrease natural floral in the intestinal or vaginal tract, which could result in diarrhea or an opportunistic yeast infection. Either is easily treated.

Answer by  tjs0209 (32)

Some of the side effects of receiving any kind of injection (be it pneumonia, flu, etc) are swelling and redness at the injection site, bleeding, tenderness, fever, lethargy.

Answer by  Qadoc (37)

As with most shots, the site of the shot (e.g. your arm, thigh or buttock) might be inflamed and hot to the touch. You might have some muscle soreness in or around the area of the shot. Most antibiotics will also cause you to be prone to yeast infections, so watch for thrush.

Answer by  amber85 (147)

After recieving the pneumonia vaccine you can experience a effects such as soreness or redness where you recieved the shot or rash or fever. Some may have an allergic reaction.

Answer by  jheremans (1446)

Only general side effects of antibiotics apply to this since this drug is mostly given to patients who have respiratory infections, or any infection. Side effects include: diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, fungal infections (since they destroy also good bacteria) and also allergic reactions (if allergic).

Answer by  shastie (1601)

The area where the shot is given can become inflamed and sore. You could also get a yeast infection in your mouth, and have some muscle soreness.

Answer by  pradhaprajgmailcom (1518)

You may loose hair on the head.Sometime you will gain weight or loose to become too thin.The antibiotic taken may cause skin alergy to certain food items.Your limb joints may become painful when stretched or bend.Gums in your mouth may bleed. Ulser may bother your diet.