CEFAZOLIN, 1g, (IV), powder, vial
STD
DINJCEFA1V-
Valid Article
Account code:
60000
HS Code:
300420
Last Updated on:
22/10/2024, 15:28:33
Former
Code(s):
-X DINJZTR0012
6.2.1 - Access group antibiotics
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use.
The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
J01DB04
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
Thermosensitive codes are defined for storage and transportation temperature requirements of the products.
CEFAZOLIN
Therapeutic Action
First generation cephalosporin injectable antibacterial
Indications
Prophylaxis of post-operative infections in surgery
Routine antibiotic prophylaxis in caesarean section
- See: Essential Obstetric and New-born care, MSF, 2019
- See: Antibiotic prophylaxis for non-trauma and trauma surgical procedures. MSF internal protocol, 2019
- See: Pathogen-Specific, Targeted Antibiotic Therapy for Bacteremia and Bone and Joint, Urinary Tract, and Central Nervous System Infections. MSF internal protocol, 2019
Instructions for use
Reconstitute the powder vial with 3 ml of water for injection or 0.9% NaCl.
Shake the vial vigorously until complete dissolution of the contents, the reconstituted solution must be clear and free of visible particles.
The reconstituted solution must be given as slow IV injection.
Storage
- Below 25ºC
- Once reconstituted, use the solution immediately.