Cefalotin

Cefazolin (cefalotin sodium) is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used primarily to treat serious bacterial infections in animals.

Skin and soft tissue infections, including wounds and abscesses caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species.
Bone and joint infections.
Pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections.
Urinary tract infections.
Septicemia (blood infections).
Perioperative prophylaxis (prevention of infection during surgery) in various animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles.

Intravenous (IV) Injection/Infusion: This method is typically used to achieve rapid, high therapeutic levels of the antibiotic in the bloodstream, often for more severe or life-threatening infections or for surgical prophylaxis.
- It may be administered as a slow direct (bolus) injection over 3 to 5 minutes, or diluted further for intermittent or continuous infusion with compatible intravenous fluids.
Intramuscular (IM) Injection: This route is also effective, though absorption may be slower than the IV route.