Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Cefazolin Injection
Cefazolin Injection
| Generic name | cefazolin sodium |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Cephalosporin antibiotic |
| Forms | Premixed frozen solution for intravenous infusion in single-dose plastic (GALAXY) containers, available as 1000 mg in 50 mL or 2000 mg in 100 mL, Powder to be mixed with liquid for injection, or a premixed product for intravenous or intramuscular injection |
Cefazolin is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is given by injection to treat bacterial infections and comes as a ready-to-use sterile solution.
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