zefazone
Zefazone (Cefmetazole Sodium) is a medication used to treat Bacterial Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections, Proteus Infections.
Cefmetazole Sodium · by Pharmacia and Upjohn
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Cefmetazole Sodium
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Cefmetazole Sodium EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Cefmetazole Sodium EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Pharmacia and Upjohn
- FDA application
- NDA050637
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Zefazone treat?
- Zefazone (Cefmetazole Sodium) may be used to treat bacterial infections, escherichia coli infections, klebsiella infections, proteus infections, serratia infections, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Zefazone?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Zefazone. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Zefazone?
- Zefazone is marketed by Pharmacia and Upjohn. You can see Pharmacia and Upjohn's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Zefazone a brand-name or generic drug?
- Zefazone is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Cefmetazole Sodium.
- Is Zefazone available over the counter?
- No. Zefazone is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Zefazone come in?
- Zefazone is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Zefazone FDA-registered?
- Zefazone is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050637. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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