Cefazolin

Paul G. Auwaerter, M.D., Edina Avdic, Pharm.D.
Pediatric Dosing Author: Alice Jenh Hsu, PharmD, BCPS, AQ-ID

INDICATIONS

Respiratory tract infections
- Due to S. pneumoniae, S. aureus (MSSA) and S. pyogenes
Urinary tract infections
- Due to E. coli, P. mirabilis
Prostatitis and epididymitis
- Due to E. coli, PP. mirabilis
Skin and skin structure infections
- Due to S. aureus (MSSA), S. pyogenes, and other strains of streptococci
Biliary tract infections
- Due to E. coli, various strains of streptococci, P. mirabilis, and S. aureus (MSSA)
Bone and joint infections due to S. aureus (MSSA)
Septicemia
- Due to S. pneumoniae, S. aureus (MSSA), P. mirabilis, E. coli
Endocarditis
- Due to S. aureus (MSSA) and S. pyogenes
Perioperative prophylaxis

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