Cefazolin injection and Mesalamine

• Generic Name: cefazolin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ancef, Kefzol

Cefazolin is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic that is is used to treat bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms. Cefazolin is also used to help prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery.

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

• Generic Name: mesalamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Apriso, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa, Canasa, Canasa Pac, Rowasa, SfRowasa

Mesalamine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

Mesalamine is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. Mesalamine is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.

Some brands of mesalamine are for use only in adults, and some brands are for use in children who are at least 5 years old.

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