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Generic: cefazolin
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A first generation cephalosporin - It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections
               



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What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not get better in a few days.

If you have diabetes you might get a false- positive result for sugar in your urine. Check with your doctor or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetes medicine.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
  • allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
  • breathing problems
  • fever or chills
  • redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
  • seizures
  • severe or watery diarrhea
  • sore throat
  • stomach pain or cramps
  • trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
  • unusual bleeding or bruising

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

  • diarrhea
  • genital or anal irritation
  • loss of appetite
  • nausea, vomiting
  • pain or redness where injected

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.

Where should I keep my medicine?

You will be instructed on how to store this medicine. Keep out of the reach of children.

NOTE:This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

               
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