Antimicrobials
Cefazolin

Cefazolin

Medium
N/A
IV: $

General Information

  • Skin and soft tissue infection (i.e. cellulitis)
  • Surgical prophylaxis
  • Susceptible Staphylococcal, Streptococcal and Gram negative infections
  • Injection: 500mg, 1g
  • Neonatal: 500mg vial

Does not enter CSF

Antimicrobial class: 1st Generation Cephalosporin

Average serum half life: Neonates: 3-5 hours Adults: 1.8 hours

Route of Elimination: excreted 70-80% unchanged in urine