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Drug profile · INN

cefazolin sodium

cefazolin sodium (CEFAZOLIN SODIUM) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — cefazolin sodium
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

cefazolin sodium (CEFAZOLIN SODIUM) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN cefazolin sodium
Brand CEFAZOLIN SODIUM
Mechanism Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
Target Bacterial penicillin-binding protein
Route INJECTION
Formulation POWDER

Mechanism of action

Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial penicillin-binding protein

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. CEFAZOLIN Approved · PARItec · Infection prophylaxis

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Frequently asked questions

What is cefazolin sodium?

cefazolin sodium (CEFAZOLIN SODIUM) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for cefazolin sodium?

CEFAZOLIN SODIUM is a marketed brand name for cefazolin sodium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of cefazolin sodium?

cefazolin sodium has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.