Cefrazon vial is a medication containing the active ingredient cefoperazone, a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat a wide range of serious bacterial infections. Cefoperazone is available as a vial for intravenous or intramuscular injection, containing 1 gram of cefoperazone per vial and 500 mg per vial to meet different dosage requirements.
What are the ingredients in Cefrazon?
Cefrazon vial contains the following active ingredient:
Cefoperazone: Available in 1 gram per vial and 500 mg per vial.
Cefoperazone is usually present as the sodium salt in vials. The vial typically contains only the active ingredient and may require dissolution in a suitable solvent before use.
Indications for Use of Cefrazon
Cefrazon is used to treat many serious bacterial infections caused by bacteria sensitive to cefoperazone, including:
Lower respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis.
Urinary tract infections, including kidney, ureter, and bladder infections.
Skin and soft tissue infections.
Intra-abdominal infections such as peritonitis and cholecystitis.
Bone and joint infections.
Sepsis.
Reproductive tract infections, including pelvic inflammatory disease and endometritis.
It is also used to prevent infection after certain surgical procedures.
Cefoperazone should only be used under medical supervision and in hospitals or medical centers.
What is the dosage of Cefrazon?
The dosage, route of administration, and duration of treatment are determined by a doctor based on the type and severity of the infection, the patient's condition, age, weight, and kidney and liver function.
For adults: The usual dose is 1-2 grams every 12 hours. In severe infections, the dose may be increased to 4 grams daily, divided into two doses.
For children: The dose is determined based on the child's weight and is usually between 50-200 mg per kilogram of body weight per day, divided into doses.
Cefrazon is administered by slow intravenous injection or deep intramuscular injection after being dissolved in a suitable solvent, such as sterile water for injection or saline.