Zolibac™

Cefazolin
1st Generation Cephalosporin (Cephalosporin Antibiotic)

Indication:

Respiratory Tract Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, Skin and Skin Structure Infections, Biliary Tract Infections, Bone and Joint Infections, Genital Infections, Septicemia, Endocarditis and Perioperative Prophylaxis.

Dosage & Administration:

Usual Adult Dosage

Perioperative Prophylactic Use:
To prevent postoperative infection in contaminated or potentially contaminated surgery, the recommended doses are:

1. 1 gram IV or IM administered ½ hour to 1 hour prior to the start of surgery.
2. For lengthy operative procedures (e.g. 2 hours or more), 500 mg to 1 gram IV or IM during surgery.
3. 500 mg to 1 gram IV or IM every 6 to 8 hours for 24 hours postoperatively.

In surgery where the occurrence of infection may be particularly devastating (e.g. open-heart surgery and prosthetic arthroplasty), the prophylactic administration of Zolibac™ may be continued for 3 to 5 days following the completion of surgery.

Preparation:

• Zolibac^TM 500 mg IM/IV Injection: Each vial contains Cefazolin 500 mg (as sterile Cefazolin Sodium USP) and each ampoule contains 5 ml Water for Injection BP.
• Zolibac^TM 1 gm IM/IV Injection: Each vial contains Cefazolin 1 gm (as sterile Cefazolin Sodium USP) and each ampoule contains 5 ml Water for Injection BP.