Cephazolin (Alphapharm) TM
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Active ingredients: cefazolin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CEPHAZOLIN VIATRIS cefazolin 2g powder for solution for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of the following serious infections due to susceptible organisms.. Respiratory tract infections due to Strep. pneumoniae, Klebsiella sp., 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 is effective in the eradication of Streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, data establishing the efficacy of cephazolin in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.. Genitourinary tract infections due to E. coli, P. mirabilis, Klebsiella sp. and some strains of Enterobacter and enterococci.. Skin and skin structure infections due to Staph. aureus (penicillin sensitive and penicillin resistant) and group A beta-haemolytic Streptococci and other strains of Streptococci.. Bone and joint infections due to Staph. aureus.. Septicaemia due to Strep. pneumoniae, Staph. aureus (penicillin sensitive and penicillin resistant), P. mirabilis, E. coli and Klebsiella sp.. 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.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intramuscular
- White to off white crystalline powder.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial pack
- 10 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
