Cefazolin

Ancef, Kefzol

Drug Class

IVIM

Surgical prophylaxisSurgical prophylaxis/infections

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Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	IV	22 mg/kg	q2h intraoperative	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	IV	22 mg/kg	q2h intraoperative	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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