Cephazolin (DBL) TM
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Active ingredients: cefazolin
Brand name
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: CEFAZOLIN JUNO cefazolin (as sodium) 500mg powder for injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
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Cephazolin Sodium Injection is indicated in the treatment of the following serious infections due to susceptible organisms: 1. Respiratory tract infections due to S. pneumoniae, Klebsiella species, H. influenzae, Staph. aureus (penicillin-sensitive and penicillin-resistant), and group A beta-haemolytic streptococci. Injectable benzathine penicillin is considered to be the drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. Cephazolin Sodium is effective in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, data establishing the efficacy of cephazolin sodium in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available. 2. Gentinourinary tract infections due to Esch. coli, Pr. mirabilis, Klebsiella species and some strains of Enterobacter and enterococci. 3. Skin and soft-tissue infections due to Staph. aureus (penicillin-sensitive and penicillin-resistant) and group A beta-haemolytic streptococci and other strains of streptococci. 4. Bone and joint infections due to Staph. aureus. 5. Septicaemia due to S. pneumoniae, Staph. aureus (penicillin-sensitive and penicillin- resistant), Pr. mirabilia, Esch. coli and Klebsiella species. 6. Endocarditis due to Staph. aureus (penicillin-sensitive and penicillin-resistant) and Group A beta-haemolytic streptococci. Appropriate culture and susceptibility studies should be performed to determine susceptibility of the causative organism to cephazolin sodium.
How to use this medicine
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This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- A white or slightly yellow powder
Storage conditions
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- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 vials pack
- 5 vials pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cefazolin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
