Cefazolin
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What is the most important information I should know about cefazolin?
| Pronunciation: | sef az O lin |
| Brand: | Ancef, Kefzol |
 | Do not use cefazolin if you have ever had an allergic reaction to another cephalosporin or to a penicillin without first talking to your doctor. |
Before using cefazolin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins), or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or a stomach or intestinal disorder such as colitis.
Before using cefazolin, tell your doctor if you are also using probenecid (Benemid).
Use this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefazolin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
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| Last updated: | February 06, 2008 |
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