Cefoxitin
- Generic Name
- Cefoxitin
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C16H17N3O7S2
- CAS Number
- 35607-66-0
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 6OEV9DX57Y
- Background
Cefoxitin is a semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum cepha antibiotic for intravenous administration. It is derived from cephamycin C, which is produced by Streptomyces lactamdurans.
- Indication
For the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains microorganisms.
- Associated Conditions
- Abscess, Intra-Abdominal, Animal bite, Bacterial Infections, Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections, Bone and Joint Infections, Endometritis, Flu caused by Influenza, Gynecological Infection, Intraabdominal Infections, Lower respiratory tract infection bacterial, Lung Abscess, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), Pelvic cellulitis, Peritonitis, Pneumonia, Septicemia, Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Bacterial Infections
- Associated Therapies
- Antibiotic pre-surgical prophylaxis
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