Cephazolin

Therapeutic Group

Other Beta-Lactam, Cephalosporins & Penems

Indication Dosage

Septicaemia, Endocarditis, Urinary Tract Infection, Respiratory Tract, Skin And Soft Tissue Infections: 

By IM Or IV Inj: 

  • Adults: 500 Mg-1 Gm 6-8 Hourly. 
  • Children 1 Month: 25-50 Mg/kg Daily In Three Or Four Divided Doses 

Prophylaxis Against Bacterial Endocarditis: 

  • Adults: 1gm30 Min Before Procedure. 
  • Children: 25 Mg/kg 30 Min Before Procedure; Max Dose 1 Gm. 

Bone And Joint Infections: 

By IM Or IV Inj: 

  • Adults: 500-1000 Mg Every 6-8 Hourly. 
  • Children: 25-50 Mg/kg/day Divided Every 6-8 Hourly Doses; Max: 100 Mg/kg/day. 

Septicaemia: 

By IV Inj: 

  • Adults: 1-1.5 Gm Every 6 Hourly. 
  • Children: 100 Mg/kg/day Divided Every 6-8 Hourly Doses.

Content

  • Inj 250mg /500mg /1gm: Cephazolin (as Sodium Salt) 250mg /500mg /1gm, Powder In Vial.

Pregnancy

Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Stability

  • Cephalosporin Antibiotics

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Abdominal Discomfort
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Aplastic Anaemia
  • Blood Disorders
  • Confusion
  • Disturbances In Liver Enzymes
  • Dizziness
  • Eosinophilia
  • Haemolytic Anaemia
  • Hallucinations
  • Headache
  • Hypertonia
  • Leucopenia
  • Nervousness
  • Pruritus
  • Rashes
  • Fever And Arthralgia
  • Sleep Disturbances
  • Urticaria
  • Gi Disturbances
  • Rare: Stevens-johnson Syndrome
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • Transient Cholestatic Jaundice
  • Transient Hepatitis

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