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Cephazolin
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- 1Trade namesKefzol - Cefazolin
- 2Chemical nameCephazolin sodium
- 3Therapeutic classanti-infective
- 4Pharmaceutical classantibiotic - cephalosporin
- 5Indications-Staphylococcal and streptococcal infections in people with mild-to-moderate penicillin allergy
-Surgical prophylaxis
-UTI - 6ActionBactericidal; interferes with bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins, eventually leading to cell lysis and death.
- 7AbsorptionNot well absorbed in GIT - given via IV for optimal absorption
- 8DistributionDoes cross placenta and into breastmilk - however is said to be safe
- 9Metabolism & excretionExcreted unchanged in urine
- 10Half-life1.8 hours
- 11contraindications/precautions-Some people who are allergic to penicillins are also allergic to cephalosporins
-Those with heart failure or on sodium restriction - high levels of sodium
-Immunocompromised individuals = high incidence of rash
-Renal impairment - 12Adverse reactionsSkin: rash GIT: diarrhoea, N + V, CNS: neurotoxicity at high doses/ renal impairment
- 13Drug interactionsMay increase the effect of anticoagulants such as warfarin
- 14Nursing assessment implications-Obtain specimen for culture
-Baseline vital signs
-Monitor person's response to administration - 15EducationTell patients to report adverse effects
drink lots of fluids, and keep up nutrition
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