Cefazolin
General English name: Cefazolin
Brand: Kefzol, Ancef
Application: Bacterial infection
Pharmaceutical forms of cefazolin
Cefazolin Drug Information
Dosage and method of taking cefazolin
Contraindications Cefazolin
Cefazolin during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of cefazolin on driving and working with machines
Drug Interactions Cefazolin
Special warnings and precautions while taking cefazolin
Side effects of cefazolin
Overdose of cefazolin (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of cefazolin
Pharmaceutical forms of cefazolin
Sterile powder for intravenous and intramuscular injection: vials of 250, 500 mg and 1 g
Cefazolin Drug Information
Cefazolin is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin family, which is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, bones, joints, blood, heart valves, and urinary tract. Cefazolin is also used to prevent infection after surgery. This drug prevents the spread of infection by preventing the bacteria from multiplying.
Dosage and method of taking cefazolin
Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with cefazolin. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
The dose and amount of medicine varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised. The dose of this drug for children is prescribed based on their weight.
To improve the effect of the antibiotic cefazolin, inject the drug daily, at certain times of the day.
Stop taking the medicine as long as it is prescribed for you. Early discontinuation of the drug may lead to recurrence of the infection.
Contraindications Cefazolin
Note the expiration date of the drug Cefazolin and do not take the medicine if it has expired.
Never give cefazolin to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions with cefazolin, and if you are using a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Cefazolin during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of cefazolin on driving and working with machines
Cefazolin may make you lethargic or drowsy, make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Drug Interactions Cefazolin
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Some medications that may interact with cefazolin include aminoglycoside antibiotics (eg, tobramycin, gentamicin), "blood thinners" (eg, warfarin), and chloramphenicol.
Although most antibiotics are unlikely to affect pregnancy control, antibiotics such as rifampin and rifabutin reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives such as pills, patches, or rings. Consult your doctor before using antibiotics.
Cefazolin may interfere with the function of live bacterial vaccines (such as the typhoid vaccine). Do not get vaccinated while taking cefazolin unless your doctor tells you to.
Cefazolin may interfere with some tests (Combe test) and may affect the results of these specific laboratory tests. Tell your doctor or nurse before taking any tests that you are taking any medication.
Special warnings and precautions while taking cefazolin
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to know the following before taking cefazolin:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding your baby.
- If you have any liver or kidney problems.
- If you have any digestive problems (colitis).
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of allergic reactions to medications or antibiotics.
Side effects of cefazolin
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Swelling, redness, pain at the injection site
Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or headache: If any of these symptoms persist and persist, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Cefazolin can rarely cause severe intestinal disease (diarrhea associated with Clostridium difficile); This condition may stop during treatment or a few weeks or months after treatment. Tell your doctor if you have persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain, and muscle cramps or blood in your stool.
Feeling sick, distressed, irregular heartbeat, paleness
Important Note: An itchy rash, swollen face, swollen mouth, or difficulty breathing are signs of antibiotic sensitivity. If you experience such side effects, do not continue taking cefazolin and talk to your doctor immediately.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to the use of this medicine.
Overdose of cefazolin (drug poisoning)
Do not take cefazolin more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as seizures, shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room right away.
Storage conditions of cefazolin
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.