Cefazolin (SXP)™

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Cefazolin is indicated in the treatment of the following serious infections due to susceptible organisms:,Respiratory tract infections due to S. pneumoniae, Klebsiella species, H. influenzae, Staph. aureus (penicillin-sensitive and penicillin- resistant), and Group A beta-haemolytic streptococci.,Injectable benzathine penicillin is considered to be the drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever.,Cefazolin is effective in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, data establishing the efficacy of Cefazolin in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.,Genitourinary tract infections due to E. coli, Pr. mirabilis, Klebsiella species, and some strains of Enterobacter and enterococci.,Skin and skin structure infections due to Staph. aureus (penicillin-sensitive and penicillin- resistant), and Group A beta-haemolytic streptococci and other strains of streptococci.,Bone and joint infections due to Staph. aureus.,Septicaemia due to S. pneumoniae, Staph. aureus (penicillin-sensitive and penicillin-resistant), Pr. mirabilis, E. coli and Klebsiella species.,Endocarditis due to Staph. aureus (penicillin-sensitive and penicillin- resistant), and Group A beta-haemolytic streptococci.,Appropriate culture and susceptibility studies should be performed to determine susceptibility of the causative organism to Cefazolin.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, powder for
• Intramuscular
• A white or almost white powder, very hygroscopic

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 1 vial
• 5 vials
• 55 vials (bulk pack)

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Cefazolin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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