Antimicrobials
Cefoxitin

Cefoxitin

Medium
N/A

Spectrum of Activity

General Information

Pregnancy: Compatible.

Breastfeeding: Compatible.

  • Surgical prophylaxis.
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • M. abscessus infections.
  • Gastrointestinal intolerance (diarrhea)
  • Allergy (immediate and delayed)

Note cefoxitin shares a similar structural side chain to penicillin, therefore, there is an increased risk of allergy cross reaction between these agents.

  • Please refer to penicillin and beta lactam allergy management tool and cross reactivity table.

Antimicrobial Class: Second generation cephalosporin