Kefazol is a medication that has Cefazolin as its active ingredient.
This medication is an antibacterial for injectable use, which inhibits the action of bacteria, reducing symptoms such as pain, inflammation and malaise caused by bactericidal infections.
Indications of Kefazol
Joint infection; infection of the skin and soft tissues; bone infection; urinary infection; pneumonia; bacterial endocarditis.
Side effects of Kefazol
Diarrhea; gastrointestinal disorders; reactions at the injection site.
Contraindications for Kefazol
Pregnancy risk B; lactating women; individuals with hypersensitivity to penicillins.
How to use Kefazol
Injectable Use
Adults
- Infection (mild): Administer 250 to 500 mg of Kefazol every 8 hours. Infection (moderate to severe, life-threatening): Administer 1 g to 1.5 g of Kefazol every 6 hours. Pneumonia: Administer 500 mg of Kefazol every 12 hours. Urinary Infection (acute and uncomplicated): Administer 1 g of Kefazol every 12 hours. Prevention of endocarditis: Administer 1 g of Kefazol, half an hour before the start of surgery.
