cephazolin

Last reviewed 01/2018

Indications:-

  • infections due to sensitive Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. Surgical prophylaxis.

Cautions include:-

  • penicillin sensitivity
  • pregnancy and breast-feeding
  • renal impairment

NB Beware false positive Coomb's test and urinary glucose.

Contra-indications:-

  • cephalosporin hypersensitivity
  • porphyria

Side-effects:-

  • see 'cephalosporins (general side-effects)'

Routes of administration;

  • i.m. injection
  • i.v. injection
  • i.v. infusion