Cefazolin, also known as cefazoline and cephazolin, is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. (wikipedia.org)
Cefazolin is in the first-generation cephalosporin class of medication and works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall. (wikipedia.org)
As a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, cefazolin and other first-generation antibiotics are very active against gram-positive bacteria and some gram-negative bacteria. (wikipedia.org)
Cephalosporins3
However, there is still potential for a reaction to occur with cefazolin and other cephalosporins in patients allergic to penicillin. (wikipedia.org)
Resistance to cefazolin is seen in several species of bacteria, such as Mycoplasma and Chlamydia, in which case different generations of cephalosporins may be more effective. (wikipedia.org)
Poor compliance with erythromycin or susceptibility unknown a cefazolin, g iv qh for three consecutive phases follicular the first days of azithromycin which is composed of all pancreatic abscesses, and intestinal villous atrophy. (albionfoundation.org)
Side effects filorga photosensitivity, and france elimination is limited in renal failure and dosing has to be altered, cefazolin since many labs not able to detect PCN susceptibility. (arsuhotel.com)
Antibiotics6
As with other antibiotics, cefazolin may interact with other medications being taken. (wikipedia.org)
Drug drug is different, but, probably, everyone knows that antibiotics in pregnancy are evil. (stop-bacteria.com)
The statement that antibiotics during pregnancy under strict prohibition is more likely an exaggeration. (stop-bacteria.com)
Secondly, it is especially undesirable to use antibiotics in the first trimester of pregnancy, when the fetus is just being formed. (stop-bacteria.com)
Antibiotics during pregnancy in the first trimester are dangerous then, around the embryo is not yet formed a reliable placental barrier. (stop-bacteria.com)
Probenecid1
Some important drugs that may interact with cefazolin such as probenecid. (wikipedia.org)
Cefaclor1
Cefaclor is not known to be harmful in pregnancy , although the potential risk of harm to the fetus must be balanced against the therapeutic benefits to mother and child of the drug. (bionity.com)
Sodium2
Sodium Chloride should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby. (rxwiki.com)
Warfarin has several properties that should be noted when used medicinally, including its ability to cross the placental barrier during pregnancy which can result in fatal bleeding, spontaneous abortion, preterm birth, stillbirth, and neonatal death. (illnesshacker.com)
Medication1
Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy. (rxwiki.com)
Lactation1
Safety during pregnancy (category C) or lactation is not established. (rnspeak.com)
Ciprofloxacin1
4 , 5 One large national survey of urinary isolates from 2015 found resistance rates in Escherichia coli of 43% for ampicillin, 9% for amoxicillin with clavulanic acid, 16% for cefazolin, 22% for trimethoprim, and 7% for ciprofloxacin. (tg.org.au)
Clinical1
Consequently, 1%-10% of pregnancies and deliveries are complicated by a diagnosis of 'clinical chorioamnionitis. (bmj.com)
Caution1
Caution should be used in breastfeeding as a small amount of cefazolin enters the breast milk. (wikipedia.org)
Maternal2
10 This expert panel recommended separating this entity into three categories: (1) Isolated maternal fever, (2) Suspected intra-amniotic infection and (3) Confirmed intra-amniotic infection. (bmj.com)
GBS infection in pregnancy is also associated with adverse maternal outcomes and preterm births. (bvsalud.org)
Bacteria1
In some countries, pregnant people are tested for Group B Streptococcus (Group B Strep or GBS) bacteria towards the end of pregnancy. (evidencebasedbirth.com)
Infection1
Cefazolin can be used prophylactically against perinatal Group B streptococcal infection (GBS). (wikipedia.org)
Medications1
The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. (rxwiki.com)
Liver2
Cefazolin levels are not significantly affected by liver disease. (wikipedia.org)
First, all the above listed negative actions remain - a blow to the liver and kidneys (and during the pregnancy the load on them is already increased), the dysbacteriosis of not only the intestines, but also the genital tracts, the weakening of the immunity of the future mother (after all this alone is not enough). (stop-bacteria.com)
Preterm1
In pregnancy, GBS can sometimes lead to urinary tract infections (UTIs), preterm birth, and stillbirth. (evidencebasedbirth.com)
Breast1
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: if you become pregnant, contact your doctor. (indianpharmacy.info)
Interaction1
Drug interaction has been used therapeutically to give once daily cefazolin. (firstline.org)
Penetration1
There is no penetration into the central nervous system and therefore cefazolin is not effective in treating meningitis. (wikipedia.org)
Risk1
Category A , although not recommended beyond 38 weeks gestation due to risk of haemolytic anaemia in neonates. (tg.org.au)
Harmful1
FDA pregnancy category B. This medicine is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. (pharmareferral.in)
However, it is somewhat uncommon for GBS to cause infections in pregnant people-it is the cause of only 1-2% of UTIs in pregnancy, and only about 1-2% of stillbirths (Steer et al. (evidencebasedbirth.com)
BACKGROUND: Anemia is defined by a hemoglobin (Hb) concentration lower than normal based on cutoffs specific to age, sex, and pregnancy status. (cdc.gov)
Side Effects1
Side effects associated with use of cefazolin therapy include: Common (1-10%): diarrhea, stomach pain or upset stomach, vomiting, and rash. (wikipedia.org)
Baby1
Not to be used in pregnancy so patent ductus arteriosus isn't closed before baby is born. (freezingblue.com)