Cefazolin - does this med come in a pill form?

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31 Mar 2011

No, Cefazolin is only available as an injection.

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nursemike64 8 Sep 2011

Cefazolin (Ancef) does come in a pill form, but it is not used often. A good therapeutic level of this drug is required for optimum results, and a lot is lost in first pass metabolism. IV is best for Ancef (Cefazolin)

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