Antimicrobials
Cefoxitin

Cefoxitin

Medium
N/A
$

Spectrum of Activity

General Information

  • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

  • Single dose post-partum for 3rd and 4th degree tears

  • Surgical prophylaxis for gynecologic procedures

Does not cover Pseudomonas and other resistant Gram-negatives, ESBLs or AmpC producing Enterobacteriaceae

Potential link to seizure risk

Potential link to seizure risk

Drug Class: 2nd generation cephalosporin

CSF penetration: Insufficient data