Coastal Infusion Administers Ancef®
| J-Code | J0690 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SmithKline Beecham |
| First Approved | 1973 |
Coastal Infusion can administer your Ancef prescription at any of our south Florida locations.
Ancef (cefazolin) is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, bone and joints, urinary tract, skin, genitals, and gallbladder, including severe or life-threatening heart or blood bacterial infections.
Cefazolin works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. As a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, it binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) involved in cell wall construction. This interference weakens the bacterial cell wall, making it susceptible to osmotic pressure changes, and leading to cell breakdown.
Cefazolin can also be given before and after surgery to prevent infections.
What It Treats
- Infections of the respiratory, urinary, and biliary tracts
- Skin and skin structure infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Septicemia
- Endocarditis
- Perioperative prophylaxis
Prescribed By
Ancef is most often prescribed by Primary Care Doctors.
How it’s Administered
Ancef is administered by intravenous infusion or intramuscular injection. Ancef infusions/injections take 30 minutes to one hour.
Frequency
Ancef infusions/injections take 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Related Drugs
Cubicin, Dalvance, Invanz, Rocephin, Vancomycin, Zinplava
Additional Resources
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