Drug details

Cefazolin Injection (cefazolin and dextrose for injection)

type of Cephalosporins, 1st Generation

Cefazolin and dextrose for injection is an antibiotic used to treat many different kinds of bacterial infections.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • lightheadedness,
  • vomiting,
  • diarrhea,
  • weakness,
  • loss of appetite,
  • stomach pain,
  • tiredness,
  • drowsiness,
  • hives, 
  • confusion, 
  • fainting, 
  • gas,
  • injection site reactions (pain, swelling, skin rash, or a hard lump),
  • stomach cramps,
  • skin rash or itching,
  • white patches or sores inside the mouth or on the lips,
  • vaginal itching or discharge,
  • heartburn,
  • rectal itching,
  • hypotension,
  • headache, and
  • allergic reactions.