Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Cefoxitin Injection
Cefoxitin Injection
| Generic name | cefoxitin sodium |
|---|---|
| Drug class | cephamycin antibiotic (cephalosporin-class) |
| Forms | Injection (powder for solution, to be mixed with liquid), Premixed intravenous solution (DUPLEX dual-chamber container) |
Cefoxitin injection is a prescription antibiotic given into a vein. It belongs to a group of antibiotics called cephamycins, which are related to cephalosporins, and it is used to treat or prevent certain bacterial infections.
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