CEFOXITIN
(Mefoxin)Standard Prescription
cefoxitin __mg IV/IM Q__H (__mg/kg/24hr)
Dosages
Children:
20-40 mg/kg/dose IV Q6H. Max 12 g/day
Cystic Fibrosis for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria:
50 mg/kg/dose IV Q6H. Max 3 g/dose
Adults:
Usual dose 1-2 g IV Q6-8H. Max 12 g/day
20-40 mg/kg/dose IV Q6H. Max 12 g/day
Cystic Fibrosis for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria:
50 mg/kg/dose IV Q6H. Max 3 g/dose
Adults:
Usual dose 1-2 g IV Q6-8H. Max 12 g/day
Mechanism of Action
Second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
Forms Supplied
Injection: 1 g, 2 g
Comments
Dose adjustment required for Creatinine Clearance < 50
Second generation cephalosporin with enhanced anaerobic activity including activity against Bacteroides fragilis
Second generation cephalosporin with enhanced anaerobic activity including activity against Bacteroides fragilis
References
5, 6, 44, 610
Last Edited
2022-06-15 23:23:10