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Cefazolin Sodium is a first-generation parenteral cephalosporin bactericidal antibiotic. It acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Considered the gold-standard drug of choice for surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis across clean and clean-contaminated surgical procedures, as well as treatment of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and streptococcal bacteremia, endocarditis, and severe skin and soft tissue infections.
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Usage Guidelines
Administered solely by a registered healthcare professional via deep intramuscular injection or slow intravenous injection/infusion over 30 to 60 minutes. Reconstitute with sterile Water for Injections or 0.9% Sodium Chloride.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Pain/phlebitis at injection site, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting. Rare/Severe: Severe anaphylaxis, pseudomembranous colitis, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and seizures (especially with high doses in renal impairment).
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Contraindicated in severe cephalosporin allergy. Use with extreme caution in penicillin-allergic patients. Adjust dosage in patients with renal clearance reduction. Regular monitoring of renal function and CBC is recommended during prolonged courses.
Schedule H (Prescription Required)
This medication is scheduled under statutory drug regulatory frameworks (CDSCO / Drugs & Cosmetics Rules). Dispensing requires a valid medical prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication or unsupervised dosage adjustment carries significant clinical risks.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a registered medical practitioner or qualified pharmacist before initiating, modifying, or substituting any medication regimen.
Cefazolin Sodium Injection 250 mg
Cefazolin Sodium is a first-generation parenteral cephalosporin bactericidal antibiotic. It acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Considered the gold-standard drug of choice for surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis across clean and clean-contaminated surgical procedures, as well as treatment of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and streptococcal bacteremia, endocarditis, and severe skin and soft tissue infections.
Cefazolin Sodium Injection 1g
Cefazolin Sodium is a first-generation parenteral cephalosporin bactericidal antibiotic. It acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Considered the gold-standard drug of choice for surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis across clean and clean-contaminated surgical procedures, as well as treatment of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and streptococcal bacteremia, endocarditis, and severe skin and soft tissue infections.