This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Ancef (Cefazolin) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (11)
Death (1)
Life Threatening Events (4)
Reports by Reaction Type
Rash Maculo-Papular (4),
Pruritus (3),
Neuropathy Peripheral (3),
Angioedema (3),
Febrile Neutropenia (3),
LIP Swelling (2),
Pyrexia (2),
Jaundice (1),
Injection Site Haemorrhage (1),
Chills (1),
Fatigue (1),
Dermatitis Bullous (1)
Possible Ancef side effects in 52 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-20
Patient: 52 year old male
Reactions: Localised Infection, Injection Site Haemorrhage, Acne, Injection Site Pain, Throat Tightness, Device Malfunction, Hypertension, Lymphoedema, Injection Site Nodule
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Humira
Indication: Psoriatic Arthropathy
Humira
Ancef
Indication: Infection
Humira
Humira
Other drugs received by patient: Naproxen; Methotrexate
Possible Ancef side effects in 61 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-08
Patient: 61 year old male, weighing 83.0 kg (182.6 pounds)
Reactions: Anaphylactic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ancef
Possible Ancef side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-04-23
Patient: 65 year old female
Reactions: Jaundice, Weight Decreased, Pruritus, Rash Papular, Chromaturia, Hepatitis, Faeces Pale, Fatigue, Decreased Appetite
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Avelox
Dosage: 400 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pneumonia
Start date: 2012-02-13
End date: 2012-02-27
Ancef
Indication: Pruritus
Other drugs received by patient: Glucophage; Advair Diskus 100 / 50; Cough and Cold Preparations; Antihistamines; Lopressor; Calcium Carbonate; Lotrel; Calamine; Aspirin; Lipitor
Possible Ancef side effects in 78 year old female
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-04-20
Patient: 78 year old female
Reactions: LIP Swelling, Pruritus, Rash Generalised, Angioedema, Hypotension, Immunodeficiency, Febrile Neutropenia, Swollen Tongue, Pyrexia, Neuropathy Peripheral, Feeling Hot, Dermatitis Bullous, Neutropenia, Dermatitis Exfoliative, Rash Maculo-Papular
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Tobi
Dosage: unk
Indication: Febrile Neutropenia
Start date: 2010-11-04
End date: 2010-11-05
Lenalidomide
Dosage: 25 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Start date: 2010-10-29
Ancef
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2010-11-04
End date: 2010-11-05
Other drugs received by patient: Velcade
Possible Ancef side effects in 78 year old female
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-04-18
Patient: 78 year old female
Reactions: Neuropathy Peripheral, Angioedema, Febrile Neutropenia, Rash Maculo-Papular
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Tobramycin
Indication: Febrile Neutropenia
Start date: 2010-11-04
End date: 2010-11-05
Revlimid
Dosage: 25 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Start date: 2010-10-29
End date: 2010-11-09
Ancef
Indication: Febrile Neutropenia
Start date: 2010-11-04
End date: 2010-11-05
Other drugs received by patient: Velcade
Possible Ancef side effects in 60 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-03-28
Patient: 60 year old male
Reactions: Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased, Rotator Cuff Repair, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Chills, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Hyperhidrosis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ancef
Start date: 2010-02-10
End date: 2010-02-10
Ciprofloxacin HCL
Start date: 2010-01-21
End date: 2010-02-01
Lortab
Start date: 2010-01-16
End date: 2010-01-24
Possible Ancef side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-03-23
Patient: female, weighing 84.3 kg (185.5 pounds)
Reactions: Coagulopathy, Blood Disorder, Post Procedural Haemorrhage, Organ Failure
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Elmiron
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Cystitis Interstitial
Toradol
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Elmiron
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bladder Pain
Heparin
Indication: Premedication
Heparin
Indication: Anticoagulant Therapy
Start date: 2010-02-08
End date: 2010-02-01
Ancef
Indication: Premedication
Other drugs received by patient: Hydrocodone Bitartrate; Combivent; Etomidate; Imipramine HCL; Omeprazole; Pepcid; Fentanyl; Vicodin; Hydrocodone Bitartrate; Imipramine HCL; Novolin R; Zofran; Propofol; Vitamin K TAB; Neosynephrin-POS
Possible Ancef side effects in 69 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-03-05
Patient: 69 year old female
Reactions: Haemolytic Anaemia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ancef
Other drugs received by patient: Ranitidine
Possible Ancef side effects in 86 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-01-10
Patient: 86 year old male, weighing 68.0 kg (149.6 pounds)
Reactions: Pruritus, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Protonix
Dosage: 40 mg q day iv
Indication: Gastrointestinal Disorder Postoperative
Start date: 2011-10-04
End date: 2011-10-06
Protonix
Dosage: 40 mg q day iv
Indication: Prophylaxis
Start date: 2011-10-04
End date: 2011-10-06
Ancef
Dosage: 1gm q8 iv
Indication: Postoperative Care
Start date: 2011-10-04
End date: 2011-10-06
Ancef
Dosage: 1gm q8 iv
Indication: Prophylaxis
Start date: 2011-10-04
End date: 2011-10-06
Other drugs received by patient: Metoclopramide; Mercapurine
Possible Ancef side effects in 23 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2011-10-19
Patient: 23 year old female, weighing 76.7 kg (168.6 pounds)
Reactions: LIP Swelling, Vomiting, Nausea, Mouth Ulceration, Vision Blurred, Pyrexia, Rash Maculo-Papular, Arthropod Bite
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ancef
Other drugs received by patient: Diphenhydramine HCL; Triamcinolone Topical Cream; Unasyn; Synthroid; Tylenol-500; Cefirizine; Oxycodone HCL; Insuline Aspart; Sodium Chloride Nasal 0.65% Solution; Hydrocortisone; Famotidine
Possible Ancef side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2011-10-19
Patient: female
Reactions: Angioedema, Neuropathy Peripheral, Febrile Neutropenia, Rash Maculo-Papular
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Tobramycin
Indication: Febrile Neutropenia
Start date: 2010-11-04
End date: 2010-11-05
Ancef
Indication: Febrile Neutropenia
Start date: 2010-11-04
End date: 2010-11-05
Revlimid
Dosage: 25 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Start date: 2010-10-29
End date: 2010-11-09
Other drugs received by patient: Velcade
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