Mefoxin Premixed

Generic name: cefoxitin sodium
Dosage form: injection
Drug class:Second generation cephalosporins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 21, 2021.

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of MEFOXIN1 and other antibacterial drugs, MEFOXIN should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

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Mefoxin is a registered trademark of Bioniche Teoranta

Mefoxin Premixed Description

Cefoxitin sodium is a semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum cepha antibiotic for intravenous administration. It is derived from cephamycin C, which is produced by Streptomyces lactamdurans. Its chemical name is sodium (6R,7S)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-7-methoxy-8-oxo-7-[2-(2-thienyl)acetamido]-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate carbamate (ester). The empirical formula is C16H16N3NaO7S