Cefazolin

Cefazolin is an antibiotic, used for the treatment of various bacterial infections including cellulitis, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, endocarditis, bone and joint infection, genital infections and biliary tract infections. During or before delivery, it is given to pregnant women to prevent group B streptococcal disease. It comes as a solution that can be injected in the muscle or in the vein. The dose depends upon the infection that the patient has.

Before taking Cefazolin consult a doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding; you are currently taking any other prescription or over the counter drugs; have stomach or bowel problems. Also inform your doctor about any known allergies you might have.

Some common side effects noticed with use of Cefazolin are diarrhea, vomiting, yeast infections and weight loss. Allergic reaction to this medicine can cause rash, hives, itching, stinging, swelling etc. Seek immediate medical attention if any of the symptoms does not go away or if you see any serious side effects such as dark urine, easy bruising, fast or irregular heartbeat, seizures or yellow/pale skin.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Bacterial Infections

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Allergic Reaction

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Cefadin 125mg injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Cefadin 125mg injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Cefazolin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Cefazolin as ingredient

• Reflin 500Mg Injection

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Cefadin 125Mg Injection

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

• Ancef Xp 1.125Gm Injection

  Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Alcizon 250Mg Injection

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Reflin 1Gm Injection

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Alcizon 1gm Injection

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ancef XP 140.625mg Injection

  Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection

  Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Alcizon 500mg Injection

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medication is used to treat urinary tract infections, joint infections, pneumonia, endocarditis and others. The medication binds the penicillin-binding proteins. This leads to prevention of peptidoglycan synthesis.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.