Antimicrobials
Cefoxitin

Cefoxitin

Medium
N/A
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Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

Perioperative prophylaxis in patients undergoing uncontaminated GI surgery, abdominal or vaginal hysterectomy, or cesarean section.

Lab:

  • Periodic SCr

Clinical:

  • Hypersensitivity reaction
  • Diarrhea
  • INR (May enhance effects of warfarin)
  • GI effects, diarrhea

  • Hypersensitivity reaction

May enhance nephrotoxic effects of aminoglycosides.

Enhances the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.

Antimicrobial class: Cephalosporin (Second generation)

Average serum half life: 1.4 hr

Biliary penetration: Good

CSF penetration: Poor

Lung penetration: Good

Urine penetration: Good

Route of Elimination: Primarily urine