Rocephin and Topamax

• Generic Name: ceftriaxone
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Rocephin, Rocephin IM Convenience Kit, Rocephin ADD-Vantage

Rocephin (ceftriaxone) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Rocephin is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms such as meningitis.

Rocephin is also used to prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery.

• Generic Name: topiramate
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated; capsule, coated pellets
• Other Brand Names: Qudexy XR, Topamax, Topamax Sprinkle, Topiragen, Trokendi XR, Qudexy XR Sprinkle

Topamax (topiramate) was originally FDA-approved as a seizure medicine, also called an anticonvulsant. Topiramate is used to treat seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Topamax is also used to prevent migraine headaches in adults and teenagers who are at least 12 years old. This medicine will only prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks. It will not treat a headache that has already begun.

Topamax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.