Pharma blogs

  Deadly Duo: Why Ceftriaxone and Calcium Should Never Mix 🚨   Imagine this: You’re following your usual IV protocol,       prepping a patient for Ceftriaxone, and someone suggests   flushing the line with Ringer’s solution. Sounds harmless,     right? Think again. That one small decision could become       a   life-threatening mistake . In this post, we’re diving deep into a critical – and often overlooked – clinical safety alert: Why you should NEVER mix or flush Ceftriaxone with calcium-containing IV solutions like Ringer’s lactate. 💀 The Silent Danger: Ceftriaxone + Calcium = Crystals Ceftriaxone, a widely used third-generation cephalosporin, is known for its broad-spectrum coverage and effectiveness. But mix it with a calcium-containing solution – and you have a recipe for disaster. Here’s what happens: When Ceftriaxone and calcium are combined (either in the same IV line or even thro...