Cefazolin AFT Injection 2g – Powder for IV/IM Use

Active Ingredient: Cefazolin (as cefazolin sodium) 2g per vial

Formulation: Lyophilised powder for reconstitution and intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) administration

Cefazolin AFT 2g is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic indicated for the treatment or prophylaxis of infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive and selected Gram-negative organisms. Supplied as a sterile powder, each vial must be reconstituted prior to use, providing flexible dosing options for inpatient and peri-operative settings.

• Strength: 2g cefazolin per single-dose vial
• Pack Size: Individual vials (hospital packs may vary – confirm availability)
• Indications: Treatment of skin/soft-tissue, urinary, respiratory, biliary, bone, and joint infections; surgical prophylaxis against peri-operative infection
• Reconstitution: Dilute with sterile water for injections or compatible IV fluids according to Product Information guidance
• Typical Adult Dose: 1–2g IV every 8 hours (dose and interval adjusted for severity and renal function)
    • Surgical prophylaxis: 2g IV 30–60 min before incision, repeat if surgery ≥ 4 h
• Administration Routes: Direct IV slow bolus, IV infusion, or deep IM injection
• Schedule: Schedule 4 – Prescription-Only Medicine (Australia)
• Excipients: Sodium salts; consult full PI for complete list
• Storage: Store below 25 °C. Protect vials from light. Use reconstituted solution within recommended timeframe
• Manufacturer: AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, Australia

Clinical Considerations: Adjust dosage in moderate–severe renal impairment. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions (contra-indicated in immediate penicillin anaphylaxis), Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea, and prolonged PT/INR in at-risk patients.

Prescription-Only Medicine – for use by registered healthcare professionals.
Refer to the approved Product Information before prescribing or administering.

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