Review the side-effects of Cefazolin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Hyperactivity.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, anal itching, loss of appetite, inflammation of colon, diarrhea, nausea, fungal infection of mouth, stomach cramps, vomiting.
Genitourinary- Genital itching (including genital fungal infection, vaginal inflammation, vulvar itching).
Liver- Liver inflammation.
Blood- Anemia, bleeding, decrease in white blood cells, platelets.
Lab tests- Increased level of liver enzymes, prolonged blood clotting time.
Local- Pain, inflammation of veins.
Musculoskeletal- Tightness of muscle.
Genitourinary- Increased BUN (Blood, urea, Nitrogen) and creatinine, kidney function impairment, toxic nephropathy.
Miscellaneous- Allergy (including anaphylaxis, drug fever, eosinophilia, severe allergic reactions, toxic hives), super infection.
Ancef, Kefzol
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Hyperactivity.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, anal itching, loss of appetite, inflammation of colon, diarrhea, nausea, fungal infection of mouth, stomach cramps, vomiting.
Genitourinary- Genital itching (including genital fungal infection, vaginal inflammation, vulvar itching).
Liver- Liver inflammation.
Blood- Anemia, bleeding, decrease in white blood cells, platelets.
Lab tests- Increased level of liver enzymes, prolonged blood clotting time.
Local- Pain, inflammation of veins.
Musculoskeletal- Tightness of muscle.
Genitourinary- Increased BUN (Blood, urea, Nitrogen) and creatinine, kidney function impairment, toxic nephropathy.
Miscellaneous- Allergy (including anaphylaxis, drug fever, eosinophilia, severe allergic reactions, toxic hives), super infection.
Other Precautions :
Avoid long-term use, otherwise it will cause secondary infection.Drug Name : Cefazolin
Cefazolin(Ancef) generic 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). It is also used to prevent bacterial infections before, during, or after certain surgeries. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.Trade Names for Cefazolin
India :
Reflin (1g) |
Reflin (250mg) |
Reflin (500mg) |
Reflin (1g) |
Reflin (250mg) |
Reflin (500mg) |
Reflin (1 gm) |
Azolin (1 gm) |
Sefazol (1 gm) |
Prezolin (1000 mg) |
Orizolin (1 gm) |
Cefadin |
Reflin |
Orizolin (250 mg) |
Cefadin (250 mg) |
Cezolin |
Ciprid |
Orizolin (500 mg) |
Cefadin (500 mg) |
Cezolin (500 mg)
International :
Ancef, Kefzol
