Pharmacology: First-Generation Cephalosporins: Cefazolin (Zolicef): Dosage/Route:

Adult:

Pediatric:

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First-Generation Cephalosporins: Cefazolin (Zolicef): Dosage/Route:

Adult:

Pediatric:

James Marion Endrina Entice · Accepted Answer

Dosage/Route: 
Adult: 250-500 mg intramuscular (IM) or intravenous (IV) q4-8h; reduce dose in renal impairment.
Pediatric: 25-50 mg/kg/d IM or IV in three or four divided doses

Pharmacology

First-Generation Cephalosporins: Cefazolin (Zolicef): Dosage/Route: Adult: Pediatric:

Dosage/Route: Adult: 250-500 mg intramuscular (IM) or intravenous (IV) q4-8h; reduce dose in renal impairment. Pediatric: 25-50 mg/kg/d IM or IV in three or four divided doses

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