Fazonil Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefazolin Na

Indications/Uses

Treatment of a variety of infections due to susceptible organisms including biliary tract infections, endocarditis (staphylococcal), endometritis (prophylaxis at caesarian section), peritonitis (associated by continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis) & prophylaxis for surgical infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 0.5-1 g 6-12 hrly. Max: 6 g daily. Prophylaxis for infections during surgery 0.5 g 1 hr pre-op then 0.5 g during surgery, total dose of 1 g. Then 0.5-1 g 6-8 hrly daily for 5 days for post-op prophylaxis. Childn >1 mth 25-50 mg/kg daily in divided doses & may increased to 100 mg/kg in severe infections. Newborn 20 mg/kg 12 hrly. Doses are given by slow IM or IV inj over 3-5 or by IV infusion.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Special Precautions

Penicillin-allergic patients; renal impairment. Avoid prolonged use. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances & hypersensitivity. Allergic reactions eg, urticaria, pruritus, exfoliative dermatitis, morbiliform eruptions, rashes, drug fever, chills, serum sickness & eosinophilia.

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Drug Interactions

Probenecid, potent diuretics eg, ethacrynic acid & furosemide, aminoglycosides eg, gentamicin & vancomycin; alcohol; heparin, oral anticoagulants & other hemostasis-affecting drugs.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DB04 - cefazolin ; Belongs to the class of first-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Fazonil powd for inj 1 g

Packing/Price

(+ 10 mL diluent) 10 × 1's; (+ 10 mL diluent) 1's

Form

Fazonil powd for inj 500 mg

Packing/Price

(+ 5 mL diluent) 1's;10 × 1's

Fazonil

cefazolin

Manufacturer:

Singapore Pharmawealth Lifesciences

Distributor:

Singapore Pharmawealth Lifesciences