Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Yangon Children's Hospital

Cefoxitin

C. diff Risk

Medium

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Neonatal

Renal

Renally cleared, requires dose adjustment with changes in renal function. Consult a pharmacist for renal dosing

Adult

1-2 g IV q6-8h

General Information

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

  • Allergy (immediate and delayed)

  • Positive Coombs

  • Cytopenias

  • GI upset, diarrhea

  • Abnormal liver enzymes

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Antimicrobial class: 2nd Generation Cephalosporin