Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Ancef XP Injection
Your doctor has prescribed Ancef xp to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Ancef xp and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Ancef xp can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Q. Is Ancef xp safe?
Ancef xp is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is cefazolin a sulfa, penicillin, cephalosporin, or beta lactam drug?
Cefazolin does not contain sulfa and is not a penicillin drug. It is a beta lactam cephalosporin antibiotic

Q. Is Ancef xp Keflex?
No, Keflex is a brand name for cephalexin

Q. Is cefazolin compatible with lactated ringer's, normal saline, Nacl, or potassium?
Cefazolin is compatible with normal saline, NaCl or potassium solution. It is not commonly used with lactated ringer's

Q. Can I take Ancef with a penicillin or sulfa allergy?
Ancef (brand name for cefazolin injection) cannot be given with a penicillin allergy. Precaution should be taken even when there is history of sulfa drugs

Q. Does Ancef xp cover enterococcus, pseudomonas, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Ancef xp is effective against some strains of enterococcus bacteria but not effective against pseudomonas or MRSA

Q. Is Ancef xp a vesicant?
No, Ancef xp is not a vesicant (irritant) drug

Q. Does Ancef xp need to be refrigerated?
Ancef xp needs to be stored at 20° to 25°C. It should not be frozen.