- Indications for Cefoxitin
- Side effects of Cefoxitin
- Contraindications for Cefoxitin
- How to use Cefoxitin
Cefoxitin is a medication similar to Kefox (GLA).
This medicine is an antibacterial for injectable use, used in the treatment and prevention of infections. Cefoxitin is often used for gonorrhea and in preparation for cesarean section.
Indications for Cefoxitin
Gonorrhea uncomplicated; uncomplicated urethral gonorrhea; joint infection; infection of the skin and soft tissues; abdominal infection; bone infection; pelvic infection in women; cesarean surgery; urinary infection; pneumonia.
Side effects of Cefoxitin
Diarrhea; inflammation of the vein; reaction at the injection site.
Contraindications for Cefoxitin
Pregnancy risk B; lactating women; individuals hypersensitive to penicillin.
How to use Cefoxitin
Injectable Use
Adults
- Infection (uncomplicated): Administer 1 g of Cefoxitin, every 6 or 8 hours, intramuscularly or intravenously. Infection (moderate to severe): Administer 2 g of Cefoxitin, every 6 or 8 hours, intravenously. Cesarean Surgery: Administer 2 g immediately after rupture of the umbilical cord, administer intravenously.
