Cefazolin - injections, which are used to treat organs of almost all systems. This antibiotic belongs to the first generation of cephalosporin drugs. This drug is not available in other forms, because when ingested it is destroyed by gastric juice.
Indications for the use of injections Cefazolin
Direct indications for the use of injections of cefazolin are diseases and pathological conditions caused by pathogenic microorganisms that are sensitive to it. These include:
- staphylococci;
- E. coli ;
- streptococci;
- Klebsiella;
- Proteus;
- haemophilus influenzae;
- enterobacteria and many others.
According to the instructions, indications for the use of Cefazolin injections are infectious processes that affect the respiratory tract. This, for example, bronchitis, pneumonia, empyema of the pleura or lung abscess. This drug is often prescribed for ENT diseases:
- otitis;
- angina;
- sinusitis ;
- mastoidite.
Application of injections Cefazolin is indicated in infectious diseases of the urinary system. This drug is used to treat pyogenic soft tissue diseases. It is used even with severe sepsis and peritonitis.
This antibiotic is prescribed for preventive purposes. It is able to prevent the development of a severe infection before and / or after an operation to remove the uterus and gallbladder.
How to apply Cefazolin injections?
This drug is administered exclusively intravenously and intramuscularly. But what to plant Cefazolin for the injection, because it is realized only in the form of a powder? For intramuscular injection, it can be dissolved in normal sterile water. But most often the injections of cefazolin are put, mixing the powder with Novocaine or Lidocaine. This is due to the fact that injections are very painful, and painkillers eliminate almost all the unpleasant sensations. To prepare the solution in a container with powder, inject 2-3 ml of 5% lidocaine, sterile water or 2% Novocain. After that, it is vigorously shaken to completely dissolve the powder. This will happen when the liquid becomes completely transparent.
Intravenous infections do not cause pain. Than to dilute Cefazolinum for such nyxes? Before the introduction of a vein, this drug is dissolved only in sterile water. To do this, use at least 10 ml of water to ensure that the drug is administered within 5 minutes.
In some cases, this antibiotic is used as an intravenous infusion. Then you need 100-150 ml of solvent. It can be:
- glucose solution in Ringer's solution;
- sterile saline solution;
- a solution of glucose in a conventional physiological solution;
- 5% or 10% solution of glucose or fructose on water;
- 5% sodium bicarbonate solution.
Side Effects of Cefazolin Nyxes
As a rule, side effects of injections of cefazolin concern the organs of the digestive tract. Most often observed:
- loss of appetite;
- heartburn;
- nausea;
- stomach ache;
- vomiting;
- diarrhea.
This antibiotic can cause and the appearance of skin rash, itching, a strong spasm of the respiratory tract and joint pain. In rare cases
Contraindications to the use of injections Cefazolin
Cefazolin is categorically prohibited for use if the patient has an allergy to any antibiotics from the penicillin or cephalosporin group. Also, it can not be used to treat women during pregnancy or breastfeeding.