Cefazolin

Question 1

Brand Name

Answer 1

Ancef, Kefzol

Question 2

Drug Classification

Answer 2

Antibiotic, Cephalosporin

Question 3

Mechanism of Action

Question 4

Indications

Answer 4

Open fracture with visible bone, major soft tissue damage, amputation proximal to hand or foot

Question 5

Contraindications

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity or cefazolin or penicillin, PT contact duration too short, known life threats

Question 6

Side Effects / Precautions

Question 7

Adult Dose

Answer 7

If >39 kg: 2 mg IV/IO over 2 mins; if <39 kg: 50 mg/kg IV/IO over 2 minutes

Question 8

Pediatric Dose

Answer 8

If >39 kg: 2 mg IV/IO over 2 mins; if <39 kg: 50 mg/kg IV/IO over 2 minutes

Question 9

Max Adult Dose (Max Pedi Dose)

Question 10

Onset of Action

Answer 10

~ 4 hours

Question 11

Duration of Effects

Answer 11

< 24 hours

Question 12

Routes of Administration

Answer 12

IV/IO slow push (1-2 minutes)