Alternatives to cefazolin
1 same-class SPL records vs cefazolin - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Ancef, Kefzol
About cefazolin
Cefazolin is an antibiotic medicine. It fights bacterial infections in your body.
Used for: Cefazolin treats serious infections caused by certain bacteria. This includes infections of the lungs, urinary tract, skin, blood, heart, bones, and genital area. It can also prevent infections after surgery.
1 First-Generation Cephalosporin peers (wide set)
cefazolin vs cephalexin · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Renal Failure" shows the widest count spread between cefazolin and cephalexin in this extract (1,119-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | cefazolin | cephalexin |
|---|---|---|
| Hypotension | 542 | - |
| Anaphylactic Reaction | 470 | - |
| Rash | 454 | 1,093 |
| Renal Failure | 435 | 1,554 |
| Pain | 385 | 1,365 |
| Pyrexia | 371 | - |
| Acute Kidney Injury | 360 | 1,538 |
| Anaphylactic Shock | 325 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
cefazolin peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 1 Rx SPL records in this peer set (1 total). Class inventory for First-Generation Cephalosporin: 2 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Reading a wide First-Generation Cephalosporin peer set (1 records)
cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol) sits in a wide First-Generation Cephalosporin peer set (1 of 1 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for cefazolin: Cefazolin treats serious infections caused by certain bacteria.
Top FAERS reaction fields for cefazolin total 3,941 reports across 10 reactions, set beside cephalexin. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for cefazolin: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Ancef SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.