It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider. It is usually administrated by either intramuscular injection (injection into a large muscle) or intravenous infusion (injection into a vein).
Surgical prophylaxis- 1 g 30-60 minutes pre-op, followed by 0.5-1 g during surgery for lengthy procedures. Continue with 0.5-1 g 6-8 hourly post-op for 24 hour.
Ancef, Kefzol
Dosage & When it is to be taken
IV/IM- Susceptible infections 0.5-1 g 6-12 hourly. Max: 6 g/day, up to 12 g/day in severe infections.Surgical prophylaxis- 1 g 30-60 minutes pre-op, followed by 0.5-1 g during surgery for lengthy procedures. Continue with 0.5-1 g 6-8 hourly post-op for 24 hour.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.Drug Name : Cefazolin
This medication is a cephalosporin antibiotic, mainly used to treat bacterial infections in different parts of the body (the lung, bone, joint, stomach, blood, heart valve, and urinary tract).Trade Names/Brand Names of Cefazolin
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International :
Ancef, Kefzol
