Deranged Coagulation Profile Secondary to Cefazolin Use: Case Report

Deranged Coagulation Profile Secondary to Cefazolin Use: Case Report

Cefazolin is a widely used first-generation cephalosporin. While generally well tolerated, several case reports have described severe coagulopathy induced by intravenous (IV) cefazolin. This was seen particularly in patients with impaired renal function, where antibiotic choice is limited and may re...

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Main Authors: Jinghao Nicholas Ngiam, Tze Sian Liong, Sai Meng Tham, Thanawin Pramotedham, Rawan AlAgha, Joy Yong, Paul Anantharajah Tambyah, Lionel Hon Wai Lum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Infectious Disease Reports
Subjects:
cefazolin
coagulopathy
elevated international normalised ratio
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7449/13/1/21

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