Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cefazolin
Drug Class
Other Beta-Lactam, Cephalosporins & Penems
What is Zafacain?
Uses
Cephazolin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Cephalosporins are derivatives of 7-aminocephalosporanic acid and are closely ...
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 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
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
Inj Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 227.19
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 127.96
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Cefazolin, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Swiflin
500mg
Rs 123.9 ceiling
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Swiflin
1g
Rs 227.14 ceiling
No DRAP alertsNovaMed Pharmaceuticals(Pvt.)Ltd
Swiflin
250mg
Rs 82.6 ceiling
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