Fazolin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefazolin Na

Indications/Uses

Infection of biliary tract, the resp tract, skin, soft tissue, GIT, GUT; septicemia, endocarditis, pre- & post-op infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IM/IV Adult Mild infection 250-500 mg 8 hrly. Moderate to severe infection 500 mg to 1 g 6-8 hrly. Severe infection 1-1.5 g 6 hrly. Childn 25-50 mg/kg/day in 3-4 divided doses. Severe infection Up to 100 mg/kg/day.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Special Precautions

Penicillin-allergic patients. Impaired renal function. Patients receiving potent diuretics & nephrotoxic antibiotics.

Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea; hypersensitivity reactions, eosinophilia, genital & oral candidiasis, phlebitis. Pseudomembranous colitis, anaphylaxis, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, leucopenia.

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Drug Interactions

Furosemide, aminoglycosides, probenecid.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DB04 - cefazolin ; Belongs to the class of first-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Fazolin powd for inj 1 g

Packing/Price

1's;50 × 1's

Fazolin

cefazolin

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical