Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Cefazolin

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

Dosing

Adult

1-2g IV q8h

Renal

Renal adjustments required when CrCl < 50 mL/min

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Ancef

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

Rare

  • Cytopenias

  • AIN

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Inhibits cell wall synthesis

Antimicrobial class: Beta-lactam

  • 1st generation cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 2 hours

CSF penetration: Poor

Route of Elimination: Renal