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ceFAZolin

ceFAZolin
Brand names: Ancef
Form Strength
POWDER FOR INJECTION, INJECTABLE 1 g; 500 mg
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 1 g/50 mL; 2 g/50 mL
Display First Generation Cephalosporins Class: 08120604
Medication comments:

Cefazolin preop dose order comments:
***ON CALL*** 2 gm for weight less than 120 kg (264 lbs) or 3 gm for weight 120 kg or more
Note: for 3 gram preop doses, use ceFAZolin 2 gm duplex + ceFAZolin 1 gm duplex to total 3 gm dose.
Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy. 
Generic + Route
(Brand)
• Indications		 Usual Adult Dose
Comments		 Renal Dosage Adjustments
ceFAZolin IV/IM
(Ancef©)		 250 mg-2 gm q6-8h CrCl > 50: 1-2 g q8h
CrCl 30-50: 1-2 gm q8-12h
CrCl 10-29: 1 gm q12h
CrCl < 10 or HD: 1 gm q24h OR
2gm 3x/week with dialysis
PD: 1 gm q24h
Last updated: Nov. 18, 2022
  • Renal Adjustment Policy ceFAZolin subject to adjustments by pharmacy.
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