combining ceftriaxone (Rocephin) with calcium can cause death
October 2007
Please see updated information on this topic from the FDA
The warning that combining ceftriaxone (Rocephin) with calcium can cause death is leading to confusion.
Roche first warned not to give both IV ceftriaxone and solutions that contain calcium to neonates.
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