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CEFAZOLIN IN DEXTROSE (cefazolin sodium)

Infectious Disease Approved 2015-08-07

CEFAZOLIN IN DEXTROSE is indicated for the treatment of Respiratory Tract Infections; Urinary Tract Infections; Skin and Skin Structure Infections; Biliary Tract Infections; Bone and Joint Infections; Genital Infections; Septicemia; Endocarditis.

Source: FDA Label • Baxter

How CEFAZOLIN IN DEXTROSE Works

Cefazolin is a bactericidal agent that acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It binds to one or more penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), which in turn inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls, leading to cell lysis. As a first-generation cephalosporin, it is primarily active against gram-positive cocci and select gram-negative bacilli.

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Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2015-08-07
Routes
INTRAVENOUS
Dosage Forms
SOLUTION

Companies

Active Ingredient: CEFAZOLIN SODIUM

CEFAZOLIN IN DEXTROSE Approval History

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Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
24 FDA actions from 2015 to 2024 · 3 indication expansions
May 2024 SUPPL
Efficacy
Feb 2024 SUPPL
Efficacy
Sep 2021 SUPPL
Label · Labeling

What CEFAZOLIN IN DEXTROSE Treats

8 indications

CEFAZOLIN IN DEXTROSE is approved for 8 conditions since its original approval in 2015. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Skin and Skin Structure Infections
  • Biliary Tract Infections
  • Bone and Joint Infections
  • Genital Infections
  • Septicemia
  • Endocarditis
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

1 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT00867295 TIVAD 2009/22 Ph 3 completed Effectiveness of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Totally Implantable Venous Access Device
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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)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

CEFAZOLIN IN DEXTROSE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

CEFAZOLIN IN DEXTROSE is indicated for the treatment of Respiratory Tract Infections; Urinary Tract Infections; Skin and Skin Structure Infections; Biliary Tract Infections; Bone and Joint Infections; Genital Infections; Septicemia; Endocarditis.

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