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Cefazolin for Injection (Teva Canada): Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

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Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs · About this document

Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Cefazolin for Injection (Teva Canada)

What CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION is used for:

CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION is used to treat certain bacterial infections in the:

  • respiratory tract;
  • urinary tract;
  • bones and joints;
  • skin and soft tissues;
  • bloodstream (septicemia);
  • inner lining of the heart’s chambers and valves.

CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION can also be used to prevent infections, before and after surgery.

Antibacterial drugs like CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections, such as the common cold.

How CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION works:

CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION is an antibiotic that belongs to a group of medicines called cephalosporins. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their cell walls.

The ingredients in CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION are:

Medicinal ingredient: cefazolin sodium

Non-medicinal ingredients: none

CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION comes in the following dosage form:

Sterile powder for solution: 500 mg, 1 g and 10 g cefazolin per vial.

Do not receive CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION if:

  • you have had an allergic reaction to:

    • cefazolin sodium, any other ingredient used to prepare CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION, or components of the container; or
    • other cephalosporin antibiotics.

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you receive CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:

  • are allergic to or react badly to penicillins or other antibiotics.
  • have a history of bowel disease, particularly colitis (inflammation of the colon).
  • have kidney problems.

  • are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

  • are breast-feeding or planning to breastfeed. CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION may pass into breast milk.
  • have previously had issues with blood clotting (bleeding), dietary deficiency (such as vitamin k deficiency); or have had liver / kidney issues or dietary deficiencies that have caused low levels of vitamin K.

Other warnings you should know about:

  • CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION may interfere with some blood and urine test results. If you are given a blood or urine test, tell your healthcare professional that you are receiving treatment
  • with CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION.

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

The following may interact with CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION:

  • Probenecid, used to treat gout.

How CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION is given:

  • CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION will be given to you by a healthcare professional as an injection into either a vein or a muscle.
  • Although you may feel better early in treatment, CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION should be used exactly as directed.
  • Misuse or overuse of CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION (resistance). This means that CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION may not work for you in the future.
  • Do not share your medicine.

Usual dose:

Your healthcare professional will decide how much CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION to give you and how often.

Overdose:

If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have been given too much CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION, contact a healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, or regional poison control centre or Health Canada’s toll-free number, 1-844 POISON-X (1-844-764-7669) immediately, even if there are no signs or symptoms.

Missed dose:

If you miss a scheduled treatment, talk to your healthcare professional as soon as possible to find out what to do.

Possible side effects from using CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION:

These are not all the possible side effects you may have when receiving CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION. If you experience any side effects not listed here, tell your healthcare professional.

Side effects with CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION may include:

  • diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
  • stomach cramps, loss of appetite
  • rash, itching
  • pain, tenderness or a hardened mass at the injection site
  • vaginal and anal itching

Serious side effects and what to do about them

Frequency/Side Effect/SymptomTalk to your healthcare professionalStop taking this drug and get immediate medical help
Frequency/Side Effect/SymptomTalk to your healthcare professionalStop taking this drug and get immediate medical help
Only if severeIn all cases
Only if severeIn all cases
Common
Thrombocythemia (high levels of platelets): burning, redness, throbbing, numbness and/or tingling in the hands and feet, headache, dizziness, weakness, fainting, chest pain, vision changes√
Pseudomembranous colitis (advanced inflammation of the colon): watery, bloody diarrhea, mucus in the stool, abdominal cramps and pain, fever√
Phlebitis (swelling of a vein near the injection site): pain, tenderness, redness√
Rare

Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR) (severe skin reactions that may also

affect other organs):

  • Skin peeling, scaling, or blistering (with or without pus) which may also affect your eyes, mouth, nose or genitals, itching, severe rash, bumps under the skin, skin pain, skin colour changes (redness, yellowing, purplish)
  • Swelling and redness of eyes or face
√
  • Flu-like feeling, fever, chills, body aches, swollen glands, cough
  • Shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort
Unknown
Allergic reaction: rash, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing√
Anemia (low levels of red blood cells): fatigue, pale skin, loss of energy, weakness, shortness of breath√
Bleeding disorders: bruising or bleeding longer than usual, black stool or blood in stool, bleeding in surgical wounds or in your catheter, severe headache, nausea and vomiting, confusion, dizziness, seizures, loss of consciousness.√
Seizures (fits): uncontrollable shaking with or without loss of consciousness. You are more likely to experience this if you have kidney problems.√
Liver disorder: yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite√
Neutropenia/leukopenia (low levels of white blood cells): infection, fatigue, fever, aches, pain, flu-like symptoms√
Oral candidiasis (yeast infection): creamy white bumps on the tongue, cheeks, gums or throat that bleed when scraped, pain, trouble swallowing, bad taste in the mouth√
Vaginal yeast infection: vaginal itching, burning during intercourse or urination, pain, redness, swelling, discharge√

If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, tell your healthcare professional.

Reporting side effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

  • Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (canada.ca/drug-device-reporting) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
  • Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.

NOTE: Contact your healthcare professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

Storage:

  • CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION will be stored by your healthcare professional at room temperature (15oC – 30oC) and protected from light.
  • Keep out of reach and sight of children.

If you want more information about CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION:

  • Talk to your healthcare professional
  • Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes the Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada Drug Product Database website: (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html); the manufacturer’s website http://www.tevacanada.com ; or by calling 1-800-268-4127 ext. 3; or emailing druginfo@tevacanada.com.

Date of Authorization: 2025-12-29

About this document

Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs · DIN (Drug Identification Number): 02108119

Approved according to the text: December 29, 2025

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Drug information for Cefazolin for Injection (Teva Canada)

Rx or OTC
Prescription (Rx)?
DIN 02108119, 02108127, 02108135
Schedule(s) PRESCRIPTION
Active ingredient(s) Cefazolin (cefazolin sodium)
Dosage form(s) Powder For Solution
Route(s) of administration Intravenous, Intramuscular
Drug class (WHO ATC)
  1. J Antiinfectives for systemic use
    1. J01 Antibacterials for systemic use
      1. J01D Other beta-lactam antibacterials
        1. J01DB First-generation cephalosporins
          1. J01DB04 Cefazolin
Company TEVA CANADA LIMITED
Strengths and forms
DIN Strength Dosage form(s) Current status
02108119 500 MG Powder For Solution Marketed April 13, 2013
02108127 1 G Powder For Solution Marketed April 13, 2013
02108135 10 G Powder For Solution Cancelled Post Market September 27, 2022

Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs, data as of November 1, 2026. Data from the Health Canada Drug Product Database, as published there. Not a substitute for the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.