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Sample Drug Information Full Text Documents

<Sample 1>
Accession Number
  382731
Update Code
  20021001
Source
  AHFS Drug Information
Title
  Cefazolin Sodium
Generic Drug Name
  Cefazolin Sodium
Trade Name Manufacturer
  Ancefr (GlaxoSmithKline); Cefazolin Sodium for Injection (American 
  Pharmaceutical Partners); Ancefr (GlaxoSmithKline); Cefazolin Sodium
  for Injection (American Pharmaceutical Partners); Kefzolr (Lilly);
  Ancefr (GlaxoSmithKline); Cefazolin Sodium for Injection (American
  Pharmaceutical Partners); Kefzolr (Lilly); Cefazolin Sodium for
  Injection (American Pharmaceutical Partners); Ancefr Piggyback
  (Abbott); Cefazolin Sodium ADD-Vantager (Abbott); Cefazolin Sodium
  for Injection Piggyback (American Pharmaceutical Partners); Kefzolr
  ADD-Vantager (Lilly); Cefazolin Sodium in 5% Dextrose Injection
  (Baxter); Cefazolin Sodium in 5% Dextrose Injection (Baxter)
CAS Registry Number
  27164-46-1
Therapeutic Classification
  Cephalosporins (8-12-06)
Descriptors
  (20) Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Microbiology
  (22) Therapy/Use
  (75) not used
  (45) Reconstitution (technique)
  (43) Dosage form, strength, concentration
  (58) Dosage equivalency
  (64) Precautions and contraindications/Advice to Patients
  (21) Nonapproved or investigational use
  (55) Age/Dose relation
  (56) Physiological defect/dosage (hepatic/renal)
  (81) Absorption
  (57) Administration/Route
Section Heading
  Gram-positive Aerobic Bacterial Infections
  Gram-negative Aerobic Bacterial Infections
  Timing and Number of Doses
  Uses
  Contaminated Surgery
  Intermittent IV Injection
  Intermittent or Continuous IV Infusion
  Reconstitution and Administration
  IM Injection
Primary Text
  (1 of 41)
  SECTION HEADING: Introduction
  (11 20)Cefazolin sodium is a semisynthetic, first generation 
  cephalosporin antibiotic.
  (2 of 41)
  SECTION HEADING: Uses
  (22 21)Cefazolin is used for the treatment of respiratory tract
  infections, urinary tract infections, skin and skin structure 
  infections, biliary tract infections, bone and joint infections,
  genital infections, septicemia, and endocarditis caused by 
  susceptible bacteria.100101The drug also is used for perioperative
  prophylaxis.100101102103106107108109110In addition, cefazolin is
  used as an alternative to amoxicillin or ampicillin for prevention
  of ..-hemolytic (viridans group) streptococcal endocarditis...in
  penicillin-allergic individuals considered to be at risk for
  bacterial endocarditis following certain dental or upper
  respiratory tract procedures104and as an alternative to penicillin
  G or ampicillin for prevention of perinatal group B streptococcal
  disease...in pregnant women hypersensitive to penicillins.111
Table Headings
  Cefazolin Sodium; Cefazolin Sodium in Dextrose
Table Data
  Table Heading: Cefazolin Sodium
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  Routes: Parenteral
  Routes: Parenteral
  Dosage Forms: For injection
  Strengths: 500 mg (of cefazolin)
  Brand Names: Ancef..
  Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline
  Routes: Parenteral
References
  (1 of 13) 1. SmithKline Beecham. Ancef.. (cefazolin) injection
  and for injection prescribing information. Philadelphia,
  PA; 2001 Oct.
  (2 of 13) 2. Lilly. Kefzol.. (sterile cefazolin sodium) 
  prescribing information. Indianapolis, IN; 1999 Jan 15.

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This database is copyrighted by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists, Inc. No part of this database may be duplicated in hard-copy or machine-readable form without written authorization from the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. The American Society of Health System Pharmacists represents that the database provided hereunder was formulated with a reasonable standard of care, and in conformance to professional standards in the field. Except with respect to the foregoing and as otherwise specifically provided in this agreement, the American Society of Health System Phatmacists makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to, any implied warrant of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to such database and specifically disclaims all such warranties and representations. Users are advised that decisions regarding drug therapy are the responsibility of the clinician; and that this database (DIFT) is provided for information purposes only. The entire monograph for a drug should be reviewed for a through understanding of the drug's actions, uses, and side effects.

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Field Guide Revised May 31, 2005

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