Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cefazoline Sodium
Drug Class
Other Beta-Lactam, Cephalosporins & Penems
What is Cefamezin?
infections
prevent infections in adults and children at least 10 years old
How It Works
IM: Inject deep IM into large muscle mass. IV: Inject direct IV over 5 min. Infuse intermittent infusion over 30-60 min.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV,IM
500 to 2000 mg — 8 hourly
Max.Dose 12 g/day
2
Child · Intra Muscular
16.66 to 33.33 mg/kg — 8 hourly
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3
Child · Intra Venous
16.66 to 33.33 mg/kg — 8 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Cefazolin can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions
You should not use cefazolin if you are allergic to cefazolin or similar medicines such as: cefuroxime , cefdinir, cefepime, ceftriaxone , cephalexin , and others
amoxicillin (Amoxil, Augmentin ), ampicillin , penicillin, and others
or meropenem , imipenem and cilastatin, ertapenem , and others
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had: diabetes
Important Warnings
Hypersensitivity to beta-lactam antibiotics, impaired hepatic and renal function
Side Effects
Abdominal discomfortagranulocytosisallergic reactionsanaphylaxisaplastic anaemiablood disordersconfusiondisturbances in liver enzymesdizzinesseosinophiliahaemolytic anaemiahallucinationsheadachehypertonialeucopenia
Drug Interactions
: Loop diuretics
probenecid
aminoglycosides.
Storage
Dry Powder for Inj Store Below 40°C. Protect from Moisture. Frozen Slon for Inj Store Below -20°C. Inj (reconstituted soln) Store at room temperature or refrigerator. Use within 96 hrs if refrigerated and within 24 hrs if kept at room temperature. Thawed Store at room temperature or refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Use within 10 days if refrigerated and within 48 hrs if kept at room temperature.
Price Intelligence
Rs 319
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Cefazoline Sodium, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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BIOZOLIN
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The Searle Company Limited
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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