cefoxitin (Mefoxin)

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Introduction

Tradename: Mefoxin. 2nd generation cephalosporin.

Indications

Dosage

1-2 g IV/IM every 6-8 hours

Antimicrobial activity

Gram positive

Gram negative

Anaerobes

Adverse effects

Laboratory

More general terms

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Companion Handbook. Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1995, pg 162
  3. Sanford Guide to antimicrobial therapy 1997
  4. Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd ed. Teitz ed., W.B. Saunders, 1995
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  6. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA National Formulary

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