Cefoxitin Overview Categories 6 Anti-infective drugs6.2 Antibiotics, systemic6.2.1 Beta-lactam drugs6.2.1.3 Cephalosporins Page headings Overview Primary Characterstics Indications Pharmacokinetics Contraindications Drug Interactions Side Effects Dosage High Risk Groups Warning / Precautions Storage Conditions Interference in Pathology Brands of Cefoxitin Manufacturers of Cefoxitin Primary Characterstics Indications Back to top Pharmacokinetics Back to top Contraindications Back to top Drug Interactions Back to top Side Effects Back to top Dosage Cefoxitin's dosage details are as follows: Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions Adult Dosage 1 to 12 g6.5 (6.5)As recommended.IMMay be given every 4-6 hrs. 12g may given in severe infections Paedriatic Dosage (20kg) 20 to 25 mg/kg22 (22.5)6 hourlyIntra Muscular-20 to 25 mg/kg22 (22.5)6 hourlyIntra Venous Neonatal Dosage (3kg) 20 to 40 mg/kg30 (30)12 hourlyIntramuscular20 to 40 mg/kg30 (30)12 hourlyIntravenousDose may be increased to 200mg/kg to 12 g in severe infections High Risk Groups Back to top Warning / Precautions Back to top Storage Conditions Back to top Interference in Pathology Back to top Brands / Trade Names of Cefoxitin Back to top Manufacturers of Cefoxitin in Pakistan Pharm Back to top Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic
Cefoxitin Overview Categories 6 Anti-infective drugs6.2 Antibiotics, systemic6.2.1 Beta-lactam drugs6.2.1.3 Cephalosporins Page headings Overview Primary Characterstics Indications Pharmacokinetics Contraindications Drug Interactions Side Effects Dosage High Risk Groups Warning / Precautions Storage Conditions Interference in Pathology Brands of Cefoxitin Manufacturers of Cefoxitin Primary Characterstics Indications Back to top Pharmacokinetics Back to top Contraindications Back to top Drug Interactions Back to top Side Effects Back to top Dosage Cefoxitin's dosage details are as follows: Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions Adult Dosage 1 to 12 g6.5 (6.5)As recommended.IMMay be given every 4-6 hrs. 12g may given in severe infections Paedriatic Dosage (20kg) 20 to 25 mg/kg22 (22.5)6 hourlyIntra Muscular-20 to 25 mg/kg22 (22.5)6 hourlyIntra Venous Neonatal Dosage (3kg) 20 to 40 mg/kg30 (30)12 hourlyIntramuscular20 to 40 mg/kg30 (30)12 hourlyIntravenousDose may be increased to 200mg/kg to 12 g in severe infections High Risk Groups Back to top Warning / Precautions Back to top Storage Conditions Back to top Interference in Pathology Back to top Brands / Trade Names of Cefoxitin Back to top Manufacturers of Cefoxitin in Pakistan Pharm Back to top Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic