Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Ancef Injection
Ancef Injection
| Generic name | cefazolin sodium |
|---|---|
| Drug class | cephalosporin antibiotic |
| Forms | Injection (powder for reconstitution in vials, piggyback vials, and pharmacy bulk vials) |
Ancef is a semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic given by injection. It is used only to treat or prevent infections caused by bacteria that are sensitive to it.
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