Generic name: cefoxitin [ sef-OX-i-tin ]
Brand name: Mefoxin
Dosage forms: injectable powder for injection (10 g); intravenous powder for injection (1 g; 2 g); intravenous solution (1 g/50 mL-iso-osmotic dextrose; 2 g/50 mL-iso-osmotic dextrose)
Drug class:Second generation cephalosporins
What is cefoxitin?
Cefoxitin is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic.
Cefoxitin is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms. Cefoxitin is also used to prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery.
Cefoxitin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use cefoxitin if you are allergic to corn, or if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any type of cephalosporin antibiotic (cefdinir, cefalexin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
an allergy to penicillin;
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
a stomach or intestinal disorder such as colitis;
diabetes;
congestive
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