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Is it safe to give 1gm of ancef (cefazolin) iv during surgery?
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Yes: Ancef (cefazolin) antibiotic, one gram dosage, is a very commonly used prophylactic antibiotic infused intravenous just before an operation, to help prevent a post-operative infection.
Answered 12/13/2013
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