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Brand: Ancef, Kefzol
Cefazolin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial cell death. Cefazolin is typically administered intravenously or intramuscularly and is effective against many gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria.
For the treatment of bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections, bone and joint infections, septicemia, and endocarditis.
Outcome:
Increased cefazolin levels
Mechanism:
Reduced renal excretion
Outcome:
Increased risk of nephrotoxicity
Mechanism:
Additive renal toxicity
Outcome:
Delayed absorption of cefazolin
Mechanism:
Decreased gastric emptying
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release cefazolin for improved patient compliance (Year: 2026, 60% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and emerging resistance patterns, cefazolin is predicted to maintain its clinical utility for common bacterial infections with a 75% likelihood over the next 5 years.
Antibiotic, Cephalosporin (First Generation)
Cephalosporin