Pack size: 1 Injection  |  Price is for the whole Injection

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Generic: Cefazolin

Form: Injection 1gm

Indication

Infections With Gram-Positive Cocci, Mild-to-Moderate Cholecystitis, Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection, Prophylaxis against surgical infection, Endocarditis, Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Administration

IV Preparation Reconstitute 500 mg or 1 g with 2 mL or 2.5 mL SWI, respectively, to provide solutions containing approximately 225 or 330 mg/mL IV push: Further dilute in approximately 5 mL of SWI or according to manufacturer's directions Infusion: Dilute reconstituted 500 mg or 1 g solution in 50-100 mL NS or D5W IM Preparation Reconstitute 500 mg or 1 g with 2 mL or 2.5 mL SWI, respectively, to provide solutions containing approximately 225 or 330 mg/mL IV Administration IV push Administer directly into vein, and infuse over 3-5 minutes or slowly into tubing of compatible IV infusion solution IM Administration Inject deep into large muscle mass

Adult Dose

$49

Child Dose

Parenteral Susceptible infections Child: >1 yr 25-50 mg/kg daily in 3 or 4 divided doses to be given by deep IM inj, slow IV inj over 3-5 min, or intermittent or continuous IV infusion. Max: 100 mg/kg daily in divided doses for severe infections. Infections With Gram-Positive Cocci Neonates (<28 days) <7 days: 40 mg/kg/day IV/IM divided q12hr >7 days, <2 kg: 40 mg/kg/day IV/IM divided q12hr >7 days, >2 kg: 60 mg/kg/day IV/IM divided q8hr Infants & children 25-100 mg/kg/day IV/IM divided q6-8hr; not to exceed 6 g/day Endocarditis Prophylaxis 50 mg/kg IV/IM ?30-60 minutes before procedure; not to exceed 1 g AHA guidelines: Endocarditis prophylaxis recommended only for high-risk patients Community-Acquired Pneumonia >3 months and children: 150 mg/kg/day IV/IM divided q8hr (moderate to severe infections, methicillin susceptible S.Aureus preferred

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation <10 Half the usual dose 18-24 hrly. 11-34 Half the usual dose 12 hrly. 35-54 Usual dose at intervals of at least 8 hr.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, 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.

Safety Advice

Consuming alcohol with __NAME__ does not cause any harmful side effects.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoid prolonged use of __NAME__, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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__NAME__ is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of __NAME__ may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.