Cefazolin Benefits & Uses

Cefazolin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Cefazolin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Cefazolin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefazolin is used -

Severe

Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Maculopapular rash
Itching or burning

Cefazolin Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefazolin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Cefazolin safely.

Safe
Is the use of Cefazolin safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefazolin.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefazolin on the Kidneys?

Cefazolin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefazolin on the Liver?

Cefazolin is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefazolin on the Heart?

Cefazolin is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefazolin with Other Drugs

Cefazolin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Probenecid

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Amikacin

Cefazolin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefazolin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis

Frequently asked Questions about Cefazolin

Is this Cefazolin habit forming or addictive?

Cefazolin does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Cefazolin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cefazolin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Cefazolin only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cefazolin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cefazolin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefazolin

Taking Cefazolin with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefazolin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefazolin.

Unknown