- Antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections
Details:
- Manufacturer:
- The drug is manufactured by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and distributed by West-Ward, Inc.
- Form:
- Supplied as a 1 Gram injectable solution in a 10mL single-dose vial
- Application:
- Cefazolin Sodium injection is administered intravenously or intramuscular
Mechanism of Action:
- Works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, which leads to cell death
- As a first-generation cephalosporin, its mechanism is similar to that of penicillin