The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Side effects aren't common. See Other.
Less Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Low appetite
- Itching
- Rash
- Fungal growth in the mouth (oral thrush)
- Abnormal liver lab test results
- Kidney injury or abnormal kidney lab test results
Cefazolin serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reaction: itching, hives, swelling in your face or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- C. difficile infection: loose, watery stools (diarrhea), severe stomach pain, fever, nausea
Source: DailyMed
The following Cefazolin side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
back, leg, or stomach pains
black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blood in the urine or stools
bloody or cloudy urine
chills
clay-colored stools
cloudy urine
coughing up blood
dark urine
decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
decreased frequency or amount of urine
diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
difficult or painful urination
difficulty with breathing or swallowing
dizziness
excessive muscle tone
fast heartbeat
feeling of discomfort
general body swelling
general tiredness and weakness
headache
increased blood pressure
increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
increased thirst
inflammation of the joints
itching of the vagina or genital area
joint or muscle pain
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
muscle aches or stiffness
muscle tension or tightness
nausea or vomiting
nosebleeds
pain during sexual intercourse
pain, warmth, or burning in the fingers, toes, and legs
pale skin
paralysis
pinpoint red spots on the skin
problems with vision or hearing
prolonged bleeding from cuts
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
rash
red irritated eyes
red or black, tarry stools
red or dark brown urine
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
restlessness
seizures
skin rash
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stomach cramps
sudden decrease in the amount of urine
swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
swollen lymph glands
swollen or painful glands
thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
tightness in the chest
trouble sitting still
troubled breathing
unpleasant breath odor
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight loss
upper right abdominal pain
vomiting
vomiting of blood
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Incidence not known
Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
hives or welts
redness of the skin
sore mouth or tongue
white patches in the mouth, tongue, or throat
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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