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.

Ceftriaxone's manufacturer, Roche, first warned not to give both IV ceftriaxone and solutions that contain calcium to neonates.

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