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Q: Is bacitracin the same as cefazolin?
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What is the generic name for ancef?

Cefazolin Cefazolin


What is the chemical formula of cefazolin?

The chemical formula of cefazolin is C14H14N8O4S3.


Is bacitracin the same as bactroban?

They are not the same - they contain different antibiotics. Bactroban also requires a prescription.


Is cefazolin effective for treating gram positive bacterial infections?

Cefazolin has better activity for gram positive bacteria. However, it does have some limited gram negative activity as well.


Which are the elements that compose bacitracin?

Bacitracin contain C, H, N, O, S.


Is Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate related to penicillin?

I can currently only answer the question about baitracin zinc. It is related to penicillin in the sense that it has the same function. I am allergic to penicillin, so I usually am prescribed bacitracin zinc as a substitute.


Classification for bacitracin ointment?

bacitracin is classified as a PEPTIDE (reference: http://dermnetnz.org/treatments/antibiotics.html)


What are the indications for Bacitracin?

bacitracin is limited to the treatment of infants with pneumonia and empyema caused by staphylococci shown to be susceptible to the drug


Is bacitracin safe for cats?

You shouldn't use bacitracin on any pet. Keep it out of reach of small children, too.


Does bacitracin zinc contain sulfur?

Bacitracin does have a sulfur molecule in its structure. If you are asking if bacitracin is a sulfa drug, then no, it is not a sulfa drug and can be used in patients with sulfa allergies for burns when silver sulfadiazene cannot be used.


Is bacitracin a sulfa drug?

yes


Does bacitracin come in a cream?

yes