Cefazolin Injection
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Cefazolin Injection
What is this medicine?
CEFAZOLIN (sef A zoe lin) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It treats some infections caused by bacteria. It will not work for colds, the flu, or other viruses.
How should I use this medicine?
This drug is injected into a muscle or a vein. It is usually given by a health care provider in a hospital or clinic setting.
If you get this drug at home, you will be taught how to prepare and give it. Use exactly as directed. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Keep taking it unless your health care provider tells you to stop.
It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or health care provider to get one.
Talk to your health care provider about the use of this drug in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as 1 month for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
breathing problems
fever or chills
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
seizures
severe or watery diarrhea
sore throat
stomach pain or cramps
trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
unusual bleeding or bruising
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
diarrhea
genital or anal irritation
loss of appetite
nausea, vomiting
pain or redness where injected
What may interact with this medicine?
birth control pills
blood thinners
other antibiotics
probenecid
What if I miss a dose?
It is important not to miss your dose. Call your health care provider if you are unable to keep an appointment. If you give yourself this drug at home and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine?
You will be instructed on how to store this medicine. Keep out of the reach of children.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
bleeding problems
diarrhea
kidney disease
liver disease
stomach or intestine problems (especially colitis)
an unusual or allergic reaction to cefazolin, other cephalosporin antibiotics, penicillin, penicillamine, other foods, dyes or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Tell your doctor or health care provider if your symptoms do not get better in a few days.
This medicine may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medicine. Contact your health care provider right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.
If you have diabetes you might get a false-positive result for sugar in your urine. Check with your doctor or health care provider before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Updated:  
September 09, 2020