Antimicrobials
Cefoxitin

Cefoxitin

Medium
N/A

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

  • Surgical prophylaxis for GI surgery
  • Aspiration pneumonia
  • Mild-moderate intra-abdominal infections
  • Cat/dog/human bites
  • Mild-moderate diabetic foot infections
  • Allergy (immediate & delayed)
  • Positive Coombs
  • Cytopenias
  • GI upset
  • Diarrhea
  • Abnormal liver enzymes

No significant interactions

Antimicrobial class: 2nd Generation Cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 1 hour

Biliary penetration: Therapeutic

CSF penetration: Poor

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Urine penetration: Therapeutic

Route of Elimination: Renal (85% unchanged drug in urine)