Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cefazolin
Chemical Class
Cephem Carboxylic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
J01DB04
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Mazolin?
infections
prevent infections in adults and children at least 10 years old
How It Works
Chemical Class
Cephem Carboxylic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin pharmacological group
Cefazolin Sodium is the derivative of Cefazolin. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Cephem Carboxylic Acid. It belongs to Peptidoglycan synthesis inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Cefazolin is 454.50. Its pKa is 2.1.
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
Use only as directed
Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Cefazolin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe stomach paindiarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose)seizureslow blood cell counts --feverchillstirednessmouth soresskin soreseasy bruising
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially probenecid . This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect cefazolin. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
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 184.66
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
DRAPper unitRs 184.66
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Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
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