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