Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cephazolin Sodium
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Cephazolin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Cephalosporins are derivatives of 7-aminocephalosporanic acid and are closely ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group
Cephazolin is the derivative of Cephazolin (Na). It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Cephalosporin. It belongs to Peptidoglycan synthesis inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Cephazolin (Na) is 396.50. Its pKa is 2.1.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV,IM
500 to 1000 mg — 6 hourly
2
Child · Intra Muscular
25 to 50 mg/kg — 8 hourly
Maximum of 100mg/kg.
3
Child · Intra Venous
25 to 50 mg/kg — 8 hourly
Maximum of 100mg/kg.
Safety Alerts
Cephazolin (Na) is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy,Hypersensitivity to any component of product
Important Warnings
Cephazolin should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney or liver function
Appropriate measure should be taken if secondary infection occurs
It should be used with caution (if contains tartrazine) in patients with aspirin hypersensitivity, because it may cause allergic reactions (including bronchial asthma)
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Cephazolin (Na)which give rise to further complications include ConvulsionsThrombocytopeniaHypersensitivity reactionsEosinophiliaLeucopeniaNeutropenia. Cephazolin (Na) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Pseudomembranous colitisAnaphylactic reactions. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Cephazolin (Na) therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cephazolin (Na) are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include NauseaAnorexiaDiarrheaGenital and anal pruritusGenital moniliasisTransient rise in SGPT & SGOT
Drug Interactions
Cephazolin (Na) is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAlcoholPivmecillinam (HCl)Simultaneous administration of other Cephazolin (Na) with Pivmecillinam (HCl) Tablets may produce a synergistic effect.Probenecid These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Inj Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 234.2
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 05 Sep, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 65.31
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