Substance / Medication

Cefazolin

Overview

Active Ingredient
cefazolin
RxNorm CUI
2180

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Prophylactic Cefazolin Dosing in Obesity-a Systematic Review.
Coates Matthew, Shield Alison, Peterson Gregory M et al. · Obes Surg · 2022
PMID: 35809198Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Comparing prophylactic use of cefazolin for SSI in cesarean section: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Li Meilin, Shi Bingzhi, Ma Junru et al. · Arch Gynecol Obstet · 2021
PMID: 33242142Meta-Analysis
Assessment of the Frequency of Dual Allergy to Penicillins and Cefazolin: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Sousa-Pinto Bernardo, Blumenthal Kimberly G, Courtney Lindsay et al. · JAMA Surg · 2021
PMID: 33729459Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Cefazolin versus anti-staphylococcal penicillins for the treatment of patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia.
Weis S, Kesselmeier M, Davis J S et al. · Clin Microbiol Infect · 2019
PMID: 30928559Meta-Analysis
Cefazolin as surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis in hysterectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Pop-Vicas Aurora, Johnson Stephen, Safdar Nasia · Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol · 2019
PMID: 30516122Meta-Analysis
Optimal treatment of MSSA bacteraemias: a meta-analysis of cefazolin versus antistaphylococcal penicillins.
Bidell Monique R, Patel Nimish, O'Donnell J Nicholas · J Antimicrob Chemother · 2018
PMID: 30085140Meta-Analysis
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Safety of Antistaphylococcal Penicillins Compared to Cefazolin.
Eljaaly Khalid, Alshehri Samah, Erstad Brian L · Antimicrob Agents Chemother · 2018
PMID: 29437617Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Cefazolin (substance)
SNOMED CT
387470007
UMLS CUI
C0007546
RxNorm CUI
2180

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 11 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

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Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.