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Details for: CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION USP

Company: SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN DIN name Active Ingredient(s) Strength Dosage Form Route of Administration
02308959CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION USPCEFAZOLIN (CEFAZOLIN SODIUM)1 G / VIALPOWDER FOR SOLUTIONINTRAMUSCULAR
02308959CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION USPCEFAZOLIN (CEFAZOLIN SODIUM)1 G / VIALPOWDER FOR SOLUTIONINTRAVENOUS
02308967CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION USPCEFAZOLIN (CEFAZOLIN SODIUM)10 G / VIALPOWDER FOR SOLUTIONINTRAMUSCULAR
02308967CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION USPCEFAZOLIN (CEFAZOLIN SODIUM)10 G / VIALPOWDER FOR SOLUTIONINTRAVENOUS
02308932CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION USPCEFAZOLIN (CEFAZOLIN SODIUM)500 MG / VIALPOWDER FOR SOLUTIONINTRAMUSCULAR
02308932CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION USPCEFAZOLIN (CEFAZOLIN SODIUM)500 MG / VIALPOWDER FOR SOLUTIONINTRAVENOUS
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Consumer Information

This information was provided by the drug’s manufacturer when this drug product was approved for sale in Canada. It is designed for consumers and care givers. It is a summary of information about the drug and will not tell you everything about the drug. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the drug.

What the medication is used for

Cefazolin for Injection USP is used for the treatment of infections caused by certain bacteria in many different parts of the body including the treatment of pneumonia.

Cefazolin for Injection USP can also be used to prevent infections, before and after surgery.

Antibacterial drugs like Cefazolin for Injection USP treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections.

What it does

Cefazolin for Injection USP is an antibiotic, which belongs to a class of drugs called cephalosporins. Cefazolin for Injection USP works by killing bacteria which cause infections in the body.

When it should not be used

  • you have had an allergic reaction to Cefazolin for Injection USP or other medicines such as cephalosporins.
What the medicinal ingredient is

cefazolin sodium

What the non-medicinal ingredients are

none

LATEX-FREE STOPPER: Stopper contains no dry natural rubber.

What dosage form it comes in

Sterile powder for injection: 500 mg, 1 g and 10 g cefazolin per vial.

Warnings and precautions

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Cefazolin for Injection USP. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:

  • have had an allergic reaction to penicillins
  • have a history of bowel disease, particularly colitis
  • have gallbladder problems
  • have kidney problems with or without liver problems
  • are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment
  • are breast feeding

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

Interactions with this medication
  • Probenecid used in the treatment of gout

Proper use of this medication

  • Cefazolin for Injection USP will be given to you by your healthcare professional as an injection into either a vein or a muscle.
  • Although you may feel better early in treatment, Cefazolin for Injection USP should be used exactly as directed.
  • Misuse or overuse of Cefazolin for Injection USP could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by Cefazolin for Injection USP (resistance). This means that Cefazolin for Injection USP may not work for you in the future.
  • Do not share your medicine.

Usual Dose

Your healthcare professional will decide how much Cefazolin for Injection USP to give you and how often.

Overdose

If you think you have been given too much Cefazolin for Injection USP, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

Missed Dose

If you miss an appointment to receive an injection of Cefazolin for Injection USP, contact your healthcare professional as soon as possible.

Side effects and what to do about them

These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.

Side effects may include:

  • diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
  • stomach cramps, loss of appetite
  • rash, itching
  • pain, tenderness or a hardened mass at the injection site
  • vaginal and anal itching

Cefazolin for Injection USP can cause abnormal blood test results. Your healthcare professional will decide when to perform blood tests and interpret the results.

Serious side effects and what to do about them
Symptom / effect Talk to your healthcare professional Only if severe Talk to your healthcare professional In all cases Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help
Anemia: fatigue, loss of energy, weakness, shortness of breath    
Hypersensitivity: rash, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing    
Liver disorder: yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite    
Oral candidiasis (yeast infection): creamy white bumps on the tongue, cheeks, gums or throat that bleed when scraped, pain, trouble swallowing, bad taste in the mouth    
Phlebitis: swelling of a vein near the injection site, with pain, tenderness, redness    
Platelet count increased: burning, redness, throbbing, numbness and/or tingling in the hands and feet, headache, dizziness, weakness, fainting, chest pain, vision changes    
Pseudomembranous colitis: watery, bloody diarrhea, mucus in the stool, abdominal cramps and pain, fever    
Vulvovaginal mycotic infection: vaginal itching, burning during intercourse or urination, pain, redness, swelling, discharge    
White blood cell count decreased: infection, fatigue, fever, aches, pain, flu-like symptoms    
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR) (severe skin reactions that may also affect other organs):
  • Skin peeling, scaling, or blistering (with or without pus) which may also affect your eyes, mouth, nose or genitals, itching, severe rash, bumps under the skin, skin pain, skin color changes (redness, yellowing, purplish)
  • Swelling and redness of eyes or face
  • Flu-like feeling, fever, chills, body aches, swollen glands, cough
  • Shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort
   

If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.

How to store

Cefazolin for Injection USP will be stored by your healthcare professional at room temperature (15ºC - 30ºC) and protected from light.

Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Reporting side effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

More information

This leaflet was prepared by Sandoz Canada Inc.

Last revised: November 30, 2020.

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