This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Cefazolin and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (126)
Death (13)
Life Threatening Events (27)
Reports by Reaction Type
Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (17),
Anaphylactic Reaction (15),
Anaphylactic Shock (9),
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (8),
International Normalised Ratio Increased (7),
Blood Pressure Decreased (7),
Erythema (6),
Drug Eruption (5),
Urticaria (5),
Pyrexia (5),
Erythema Multiforme (5),
Hypotension (5)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Cefazolin. For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 33 year old male
Reported by a physician from Turkey on 2012-08-27
Patient: 33 year old male
Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Disease Recurrence, Kounis Syndrome, Rash Erythematous, Condition Aggravated
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Cefazolin
Indication: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Morphine
Dosage: single dose
Indication: Kounis Syndrome
Other drugs received by patient: Methimazole
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 33 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Turkey on 2012-08-27
Patient: 33 year old male
Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Kounis Syndrome, Acute Coronary Syndrome
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Cefazolin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Morphine
Dosage: 2 mg, single
Indication: Pain
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 33 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Turkey on 2012-08-21
Patient: 33 year old male
Reactions: Ventricular Hypokinesia, Chest Discomfort, Angina Pectoris, Kounis Syndrome, Chest Pain, Electrocardiogram ST Segment Elevation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Cefazolin
Indication: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Other drugs received by patient: Methimazole; Morphine
Possible Cefazolin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-17
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Fungal Peritonitis, Liver Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cefazolin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Peritonitis
Cefazolin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Fungal Peritonitis
Micafungin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Fungal Peritonitis
Other drugs received by patient: Isepamicin; Levofloxacin; Isepamicin; Itraconazole
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Viet NAM on 2012-08-15
Patient: 65 year old female
Reactions: Diarrhoea, Pyrexia, Peritonitis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Trisilicate
Cefazolin
Indication: Peritonitis
Ceftazidime
Indication: Peritonitis
Dianeal
Dosage: 3 bags/day
Start date: 2011-03-01
Dianeal
Dosage: 1 bag/day
Imodium
Possible Cefazolin side effects in male
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-09
Patient: male
Reactions: Anaphylactic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Betadine
Dosage: once/sngle administration
Start date: 2011-11-28
End date: 2011-11-28
Cefazolin
Dosage: once/sngle administration
Indication: Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Start date: 2011-11-28
End date: 2011-11-28
Chirocaine
Dosage: once/sngle administration
Indication: Local Anaesthesia
Start date: 2011-11-28
End date: 2011-11-28
Midazolam HCL
Dosage: once/sngle administration
Indication: Anaesthesia
Start date: 2011-11-28
End date: 2011-11-28
Xylocaine
Dosage: once/sngle administration
Indication: Local Anaesthesia
Start date: 2011-11-28
End date: 2011-11-28
Other drugs received by patient: Xanax
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 65 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-09
Patient: 65 year old male, weighing 83.6 kg (183.9 pounds)
Reactions: Anaphylactic Reaction
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cefazolin
Dosage: 2 gm once iv
Start date: 2011-10-28
End date: 2011-10-28
Piperacillin and Tazobactam
Dosage: 3.75 gm once iv
Start date: 2011-10-28
End date: 2011-10-28
Possible Cefazolin side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-08-08
Patient:
Reactions: Premature Baby, Intraventricular Haemorrhage, Foetal Heart Rate Deceleration, Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy, Escherichia Infection, Tachycardia Foetal
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cefazolin
Dosage: (df transplacental)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Erythromycin
Dosage: (df transplacental)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Ritodrine Hydrochloride
Dosage: (df transplacental)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Cefazolin side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Thailand on 2012-08-08
Patient:
Reactions: Anaphylactic Reaction
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Anesthetics (Anesthetics Nos)
Dosage: (df)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Cefazolin
Dosage: (1 g qid intravenous (not otherwise specified)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Morphine
Dosage: (df intravenous (not otherwise specified))
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Cefazolin side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Thailand on 2012-08-07
Patient:
Reactions: Hypotension, Chills, Anaphylactic Reaction, Procedural Complication, Hyperhidrosis, Oxygen Saturation Decreased, Paraesthesia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Anesthetics NOS (Anesthetics Nos) (Anesthetics Nos)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Cefazolin
Dosage: 1 gm, 4 in 1 d, intravenous (not otherwise specified)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Morphine
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Cefazolin side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-08-07
Patient: female
Reactions: Chorioamnionitis, Wound Dehiscence, Intraventricular Haemorrhage, Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Pyrexia, Peritonitis, Caesarean Section, Escherichia Test Positive, C-Reactive Protein Increased, Suture Related Complication, Purulence, Premature Delivery, White Blood Cell Count Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cefazolin
Dosage: (2 g daily)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Erythromycin
Dosage: (400 mg daily)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Ritodrine Hydrochloride
Dosage: (df)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 32 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-07
Patient: 32 year old female
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Throat Tightness, Off Label Use, Caesarean Section, Premature Delivery, Blood Pressure Decreased, Oxygen Saturation Decreased, Influenza Like Illness
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride W / Epinephrine
Dosage: 1.66 cc
Indication: Spinal Anaesthesia
Cefazolin
Indication: Prophylaxis
Cetirizine Hydrochloride
Indication: Mastocytosis
Cetirizine Hydrochloride
Indication: Prophylaxis
Dexamethasone
Indication: Prophylaxis
Diphenhydramine HCL
Indication: Prophylaxis
Fentanyl
Indication: Spinal Anaesthesia
Phenylephrine HCL
Indication: Caesarean Section
Sodium Citrate
Dosage: 30 cc
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Prophylaxis
Possible Cefazolin side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-07
Patient:
Reactions: Premature Baby, Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride W / Epinephrine
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Cefazolin
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Cetirizine Hydrochloride
Cetirizine Hydrochloride
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Dexamethasone
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Fentanyl
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Sodium Citrate
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 23 year old female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-06
Patient: 23 year old female
Reactions: Ventricular Tachycardia, Anaphylactic Shock, Laryngeal Oedema, Cardiac Arrest
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Betadine
Carbocaine
Indication: Anaesthesia
Start date: 2012-05-30
End date: 2012-05-30
Cefazolin
Indication: Prophylaxis
Start date: 2012-05-30
End date: 2012-05-30
Midazolam HCL
Start date: 2012-05-30
End date: 2012-05-30
Naropin
Indication: Anaesthesia
Start date: 2012-05-30
End date: 2012-05-30
Sufentanil Citrate
Dosage: 5, once/single administration
Start date: 2012-05-30
End date: 2012-05-30
Other drugs received by patient: Birth Control Pill
Possible Cefazolin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-06
Patient: female
Reactions: Incorrect Drug Administration Rate, Vomiting, Accidental Overdose
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cefazolin
Indication: Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Start date: 2012-07-09
End date: 2012-07-09
Ketamine HCL
Indication: Anaesthesia
Start date: 2012-07-09
End date: 2012-07-09
Lidocaine
Indication: Intraoperative Care
Start date: 2012-07-09
End date: 2012-07-09
Propofol
Indication: Anaesthesia
Start date: 2012-07-09
End date: 2012-07-09
Other drugs received by patient: Acetaminophen; Remifentanil Mylan; Suprane; Gaviscon
Possible Cefazolin side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Thailand on 2012-08-01
Patient:
Reactions: Anaphylactic Reaction
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Anesthetics (Anesthetics Nos)
Dosage: (df)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Cefazolin
Dosage: (df)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Morphine
Dosage: (df intravenous (not otherwise specified))
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 21 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-30
Patient: 21 year old male
Reactions: Incorrect Drug Administration Duration, Bone Marrow Failure, Neutropenia, Pyrexia, Leukocytosis, Thrombocytopenia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cefazolin
Possible Cefazolin side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Thailand on 2012-07-30
Patient:
Reactions: Anaphylactic Reaction
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Anesthetics NOS (Anesthetics Nos) (Anesthetics Nos)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Cefazolin
Dosage: intravenous (not otherwise specified)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Morphine
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 30 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-07-30
Patient: 30 year old male, weighing 97.2 kg (213.8 pounds)
Reactions: Angioedema, Urticaria, Laryngeal Oedema
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cefazolin
Dosage: 2 gm other iv
Start date: 2012-05-09
End date: 2012-05-09
Rocuronium Bromide
Start date: 2012-05-09
End date: 2012-05-09
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 40 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-07-27
Patient: 40 year old female, weighing 105.4 kg (231.9 pounds)
Reactions: Anaphylactic Reaction
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cefazolin
Other drugs received by patient: Calcium Carbonate; Tylenol; Vitamin and Mineral Prenatal Supplement W / Folic Acid CAP; Benadryl; Ferrous Sulfate TAB
Possible Cefazolin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-07-23
Patient: female
Reactions: Tachycardia, Circulatory Collapse, Erythema
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cefazolin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Start date: 2011-11-17
End date: 2011-11-17
Diprivan
Indication: Induction of Anaesthesia
Start date: 2011-11-17
End date: 2011-11-17
Sufentanil Citrate
Indication: Induction of Anaesthesia
Start date: 2011-11-17
End date: 2011-11-17
Tracrium
Indication: Induction of Anaesthesia
Start date: 2011-11-17
End date: 2011-11-17
Possible Cefazolin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-07-23
Patient: female, weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)
Reactions: Cellulitis, Pancytopenia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Actemra
Dosage: dosage is uncertain.
Indication: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Start date: 2009-02-27
Cefazolin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-06-10
Other drugs received by patient: Onealfa; Famotidine; Prednisolone; Alendronate Sodium
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 33 year old male
Reported by a physician from Turkey on 2012-07-20
Patient: 33 year old male
Reactions: Chest Discomfort, Rash Erythematous, Troponin I Increased, Hypertension
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Amoxicillin-Clavulanic Acid (NO Pref. Name)
Dosage: po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Cefazolin
Dosage: ;iv
Indication: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Morphine
Dosage: 2 mg;x1;iv
Indication: Pain
Other drugs received by patient: Methimazole
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 33 year old male
Reported by a physician from Turkey on 2012-07-16
Patient: 33 year old male
Reactions: Angina Pectoris, Rash Erythematous, Kounis Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Cefazolin
Indication: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: 2 mg, single
Indication: Pain
Other drugs received by patient: Methimazole
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 55 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-07-05
Patient: 55 year old male, weighing 84.3 kg (185.5 pounds)
Reactions: Angioedema, Pruritus, Wheezing, Cough
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cefazolin
Indication: Surgery
Start date: 2012-05-16
End date: 2012-05-16
Lisinopril
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2012-05-01
End date: 2012-05-16
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 53 year old female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-07-03
Patient: 53 year old female
Reactions: Anaphylactic Shock, Circulatory Collapse
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cefazolin
Dosage: iv
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-03-13
End date: 2011-03-13
Diprivan
Dosage: iv
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-03-13
End date: 2011-03-13
Midazolam HCL
Dosage: iv
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-03-13
End date: 2011-03-13
Norcuron
Dosage: iv
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-03-13
End date: 2011-03-13
Sufenta Preservative Free
Dosage: iv
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-03-13
End date: 2011-03-13
Possible Cefazolin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-07-03
Patient: female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Arrest
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
Dosage: 1 gram daily dose
Indication: Induction of Anaesthesia
Start date: 2012-04-18
End date: 2012-04-18
Cefazolin
Dosage: 2 gram daily dose
Indication: Premedication
Start date: 2012-04-18
End date: 2012-04-18
Droperidol
Dosage: 1.25 mg daily dose
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-04-18
End date: 2012-04-18
Ephedrine Aguettant
Dosage: 6 mg daily dose
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-04-18
End date: 2012-04-18
Ketamine HCL
Dosage: 15 mg daily dose
Indication: Induction of Anaesthesia
Start date: 2012-04-18
End date: 2012-04-18
Midazolam
Dosage: 1.5 mg daily dose
Indication: Induction of Anaesthesia
Start date: 2012-04-18
End date: 2012-04-18
Nefopam Mylan
Dosage: 20 mg daily dose
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-04-18
End date: 2012-04-18
Nimbex
Indication: Induction of Anaesthesia
Start date: 2012-04-18
End date: 2012-04-18
Propofol
Dosage: 170 mg daily dose
Indication: Induction of Anaesthesia
Start date: 2012-04-18
End date: 2012-04-18
Sevoflurane
Indication: Induction of Anaesthesia
Start date: 2012-04-18
End date: 2012-04-18
Sufentanil Renaudin
Dosage: 50 mcg daily dose
Indication: Induction of Anaesthesia
Start date: 2012-04-18
End date: 2012-04-18
Other drugs received by patient: Carteolol Hydrochloride; Omeprazole; Ibuprofen; Acetaminophen and Tramadol HCL
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 23 year old female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-07-02
Patient: 23 year old female
Reactions: Ventricular Tachycardia, Anaphylactic Shock, Laryngeal Oedema, Cardiac Arrest
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Betadine
Start date: 2012-05-30
Carbocaine
Indication: Anaesthesia
Start date: 2012-05-30
End date: 2012-05-30
Cefazolin
Indication: Prophylaxis
Start date: 2012-05-30
End date: 2012-05-30
Midazolam HCL
Start date: 2012-05-30
End date: 2012-05-30
Naropin
Indication: Anaesthesia
Start date: 2012-05-30
End date: 2012-05-30
Sufentanil Citrate
Start date: 2012-05-30
End date: 2012-05-30
Other drugs received by patient: Birth Control Pill
Possible Cefazolin side effects in 26 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2012-06-29
Patient: 26 year old female
Reactions: Vomiting, Normal Newborn, Nausea, Pregnancy
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate
Ampicillin
Cefazolin
Cephalexin
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Clonazepam
Clotrimazole
Diphenhydramine HCL
Docusate Sodium
Doxylamine Succinate
Gentamicin
Ginger
Hydromorphone HCL
Indomethacin
Metoclopramide
Nicotine
Dosage: formulation: patch
Olanzapine
Oxazepam
Oxycodone HCL
Propranolol
Pyridoxine HCL
Ranitidine
Senna-Mint WAF
Possible Cefazolin side effects in male
Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2012-06-26
Patient: male
Reactions: Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cefazolin
Dosage: 1 g, 2x/day
Indication: Pyrexia
Start date: 2011-12-25
End date: 2011-12-29
Lipitor
Dosage: 10 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: LOW Density Lipoprotein Increased
Start date: 2012-01-13
End date: 2012-01-21
Plavix
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2011-12-14
End date: 2012-01-18
Promac / JPN /
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2012-01-18
End date: 2012-01-21
Valproate Sodium
Dosage: 8 ml, 2x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Convulsion
Start date: 2011-12-14
End date: 2012-01-21
Other drugs received by patient: Radicut; Doripenem Monohydrate; Fulcaliq; Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate; Amino Acids / Carbohydrates / Minerals / Vitamins,; Furosemide; Ozagrel Sodium; Spironolactone; Citicoline; Allorine
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