Antimicrobials
Cefazolin

Cefazolin

Medium
N/A

Dosing

General Information

Skin and soft tissue infection (i.e. cellulitis), bone and joint infections, endocarditis

Surgical prophylaxis.

Susceptible Staphylococcal, Streptococcal and Gram negative infections.

Pregnancy: Compatible.

Breastfeeding: Compatible.

Allergy (immediate or delayed).

Can cause positive Coombs, cytopenias, and hepatic and renal laboratory abnormalities.

Probenecid prolongs half-life. Drug interaction has been used therapeutically to give once daily cefazolin

Antimicrobial class: 1st Generation Cephalosporin

Average serum half life: 2.0

Biliary penetration: Therapeutic

CSF penetration: Poor

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Urine penetration: Therapeutic