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CEFAZOLIN AND DEXTROSE (cefazolin sodium) · B BRAUN

Infectious Disease Approved 2000-07-27

Cefazolin and Dextrose is a cephalosporin antibacterial indicated for the treatment of various infections caused by susceptible isolates in adults and pediatric patients. Approved indications include respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and skin structure, biliary tract, bone and joint, and genital infections, as well as septicemia and endocarditis. It is also indicated for perioperative prophylaxis in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years to reduce the incidence of post-operative infections.

How CEFAZOLIN AND DEXTROSE Works

Cefazolin is a bactericidal agent that acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It binds to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located within the bacterial cell wall, which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis. This disruption leads to the weakening of the cell wall and subsequent bacterial cell lysis and death.

NDA
Small Molecule
5
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
1
Priority Reviews
25
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2000-07-27
Routes
INJECTION
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE

Companies

Active Ingredient: CEFAZOLIN SODIUM

CEFAZOLIN AND DEXTROSE Approval History

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Original
New Indication
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Label Update
68 FDA actions from 2000 to 2025 · 4 indication expansions
Jan 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Aug 2024 SUPPL
Efficacy
Oct 2021 SUPPL
Label · Labeling

What CEFAZOLIN AND DEXTROSE Treats

9 indications

CEFAZOLIN AND DEXTROSE is approved for 9 conditions since its original approval in 2000. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

1 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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CEFAZOLIN AND DEXTROSE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

Cefazolin for Injection and Dextrose Injection is a cephalosporin antibacterial indicated for: Treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible isolates of the designated microorganisms in adult and pediatric patients for whom appropriate dosing with this formulation can be achieved: Respiratory tract infections Urinary tract infections Skin and skin structure infections Biliary tract infections Bone and joint infections Genital infections Septicemia Endocarditis Perioperative prophylaxis in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years old for whom appropriate dosing with this ...

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