Cefazolin - instructions for use.

Cefazolin, the instruction for the use of which the patient is studied must be carefully treated, refers to antibiotics (cephalosporin antibiotic) bactericidal action. The drug has a wide range of activities. It is well active against Gram-positive bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus or Staphylococcus spp. Also here can be attributed and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Also, the drug "Cefazolin" is active against gram-negative bacteria, for example, Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli and many other microorganisms.

The drug is indicated for infections associated with the respiratory tract (upper, lower), otitis, pelvic organs, sepsis.

The medicine should not be used together with anticoagulants and diuretics. There is a greater risk of toxic reactions.

Cefazolin instructions for use

Antibiotic "Cefazolin" must be administered intramuscularly or intravenously (usually it is done by drip and jet). To make an intramuscular injection of cefazolin, it is necessary to dilute the contents of the vial (usually 0.5 g, but can be a dosage of 1 g) in 2-3 ml or in 4-5 ml of sodium chloride. It is permissible to dilute in sterile water specifically for injections. The finished solution is injected deep enough into the muscle.

To prepare the introduction of the drug "Cefazolin" (instructions for use for insertion into the vein and it says) it is necessary to dilute its single dose in 10 ml of sodium chloride solution . The medicine should be injected very slowly, about five minutes. If you enter Cefazolin drip, you should dilute 0.5 g or a dose of 1 g in 100-250 ml, again in a solution of sodium chloride. You can dilute in a five-percent glucose. Enter the drip followed by about twenty to thirty minutes.

When taking this medication, you should remember about allergic reactions that can occur against the background of the use of other drugs, especially antibiotics. When allergic reactions occur, immediately stop taking this medication and consult your doctor for advice.

In the case of an overdose of antibiotic in patients who have renal failure (especially chronic), neurotoxic events can occur. At the same time, vomiting, convulsions, tachycardia, skin itching or urticaria may occur. There may also be diarrhea, abdominal pain. Rarely there are cholestatic jaundice, hepatitis.

Cefazolin: application

Cefazolin is a medication that should be prescribed for the following conditions:

- infections caused by microorganisms that are sensitive to the drug;

- pneumonia and bronchitis (respiratory tract infections);

- Cystitis, prostatitis and urethritis, pyelonephritis (infections associated with the genitourinary system);

- bile duct infection.

The drug "Cefazolin" should be used:

- with infectious diseases of the skin and soft tissues;

- to prevent infections after surgery (surgical, especially on the open heart).

Also, this drug should be taken in cases of infection of bones, joints, endocarditis and systemic infections.

During treatment with the antibiotic "Cefazolin", the instruction for use informs that a positive reaction of direct and indirect samples of Kumbus is possible. The analysis can also falsely show the presence of sugar in the urine. Perhaps the appearance of colitis or exacerbation of the existing.

After thawing, cefazolin retains its stability for another ten days (stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of 5 degrees). And for forty-eight hours you can store the drug at room temperature.

If there is a depressurization of the container or insoluble particles are found, the medicine can not be used.

The safety of the use of these antibiotics in relation to preterm infants and children of the first year of life is not established.

Before taking this drug, you need to negotiate the appropriate dosage and the number of procedures with your doctor. This applies to both adults and children.

If there are any complications or health problems after using cefazolin, you should immediately contact your doctor. It will help to identify the cause. You can find it out on your own, as the "Tsefazolin" preparation instruction is written in an accessible language and is thought-out enough.