Antimicrobials
Cefoxitin

Cefoxitin

Medium
N/A

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

  • Allergy/rash
  • Positive Coombs test
  • Cytopenias
  • Gastrointestinal intolerance
  • Abnormal liver enzymes
  • Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea

Antimicrobial class: 2nd Generation Cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 40-60 min

Biliary penetration: Therapeutic

CSF penetration: Poor

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Urine penetration: Therapeutic

Route of Elimination: Urinary