Ancef and Larotrectinib

• Generic Name: cefazolin
• Dosage Forms: for Injection
• Other Brand Names: Ancef, Kefzol

Cefazolin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. This medicine is also given before certain types of surgery to prevent infections.

Cefazolin belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: larotrectinib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vitrakvi

Larotrectinib is used to treat certain tumors that are caused by an abnormal "NTRK" gene. Larotrectinib is used when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body or cannot be removed with surgery or other cancer treatments.

Larotrectinib is sometimes given after other cancer treatments did not work or have stopped working.

Larotrectinib was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on an "accelerated" basis. In clinical studies, some people responded to larotrectinib, but further studies are needed.

Larotrectinib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.