Generic name: cefoxitin sodium and dextrose
Dosage form: injection, solution
Drug class:Second generation cephalosporins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 21, 2021.
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Indications and Usage for Cefoxitin and Dextrose Injection
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Cefoxitin for Injection and Dextrose Injection is indicated for the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia and lung abscess, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, other streptococci (excluding enterococci, e.g., Enterococcusfaecalis [formerly Streptococcus faecalis]), Staphylococcus aureus (including penicillinase-producing strains), Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Haemophilus influenzae, and
