Antimicrobials
Cefoxitin

Cefoxitin

Medium
N/A

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

  • Surgical prophylaxis
  • Intra-abdominal infections
  • Gynecologic infections
  • Renal function
  • CBC with prolonged use
  • Phlebitis at infusion sites
  • Diarrhea
  • C. difficile colitis
  • Allergic reactions (immediate or delayed)
  • Drug fever
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Hepatitis
  • CNS: seizures (increased risk with high dose and renal failure)

Warfarin - increased anticoagulant effect.

Antimicrobial class: 2nd Generation Cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 41-59 minutes

Biliary penetration: Good

CSF penetration: Poor

Lung penetration: Good

Urine penetration: Good

Route of Elimination: Primarily urine