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Bolus dose of Cefazolin

University of Florida · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Cefazolin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins and blocking cross-linking of peptidoglycan.

Cefazolin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins and blocking cross-linking of peptidoglycan. Used for Surgical site infection prophylaxis, Bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms (skin, soft tissue, respiratory, urinary tract, biliary, bone, and joint infections).

At a glance

Generic nameBolus dose of Cefazolin
Also known asStandard mode of prophylactic cefazolin administration
SponsorUniversity of Florida
Drug classFirst-generation cephalosporin
TargetPenicillin-binding proteins (PBPs)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Cefazolin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that works by disrupting the formation of the bacterial cell wall. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins and prevents the cross-linking of peptidoglycan strands, which are essential for cell wall integrity. This leads to cell wall instability and bacterial cell death, making it bactericidal against susceptible gram-positive and some gram-negative organisms.

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