Kefazol

Kefazole is a medicine that has the active ingredient Cefazolin.

This drug is an antibacterial for injectable use, which inhibits the action of bacteria by reducing symptoms such as pain, inflammation and discomfort caused by bactericidal infections.

Indications for Kefazol

Joint infection; skin and soft tissue infection; infection in the bones; urinary infection; pneumonia; bacterial endocarditis.

Side Effects of Kefazol

Diarrhea; gastrointestinal disorders; reactions at the injection site.

Contraindications of Kefazol

Pregnancy risk B; women in the lactation phase; individuals with penicillin hypersensitivity.

How to use Kefazol

Injectable Use

Adults

• Infection (mild): Give 250 to 500 mg Kefazole every 8 hours.
• Infection (moderate to severe life-threatening): Administer 1 g to 1.5 g of Kefazole every 6 hours.
• Pneumonia : Administer 500 mg Kefazole every 12 hours.
• Urinary Infection (acute and uncomplicated): Administer 1 g Kefazole every 12 hours.
• Prevention of endocarditis : Give 1 g of Kefazole half an hour before surgery.