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Kefzol Drug Card and Coupon Info by sonia suleman is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Cefazolin, a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and is used to treat various bacterial infections and prevent infections during surgeries. Dosage varies from 0.5-1 g IV every 6-8 hours for moderate-to-severe infections to 250-500 mg IV every 8 hours for mild infections. Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions, common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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