SPL Set ID: 0e8d4462-7642-4296-a605-6c1493e91ffd
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Cefazolin for Injection, USP is a semi-synthetic cephalosporin for parenteral administration. It is the sodium salt of (6 R , 7 R )-3- {[(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)thio]-methyl}-8-oxo-7-[2-(1H-tetrazol-1-yl)acetamido]-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid. The molecular formula is C 14 H 13 N 8 NaO 4 S 3 and molecular weight is 476.49. Structural Formula: Each vial contains 48 mg (2 mEq) of sodium/1 gram of cefazolin. Cefazolin for Injection, USP is white or off-white powder or crystalline powder. Cefazolin for Injection, USP is supplied in 10 grams Pharmacy Bulk Packages. Each Pharmacy Bulk Package contains cefazolin sodium equivalent to 10 grams of cefazolin. After reconstitution with either 45 mL or 96 mL of diluent the concentration is 1 gram cefazolin per 5 mL or 1 gram cefazolin per 10 mL, respectively. The pH of the reconstituted solution is between 4.0 and 6.0. A pharmacy bulk package is a container of a sterile preparation for parenteral use that contains many single doses. The contents of this pharmacy bulk package are intended for use by a pharmacy admixture service for addition to suitable parenteral fluids in the preparation of admixtures for intravenous infusion (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION , Directions for Proper Use of Pharmacy Bulk Package.) FURTHER DILUTION IS REQUIRED. NOT FOR DIRECT INFUSION. structure