Cefoxitin sodium
Generic name
Cefoxitin sodium
Trade name
Cefoxin ®
Classification
ANTI-INFECTIVE ANTIBACTERIAL CEPHAMYCIN
Indication
Sensitive bacterial infections including gram-positive, gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic organisms.
Dosage form
1 gram/vial
Dose
Adult: 1 to 2 grams IV or IM every 6 to 8 hours.
Severe infections: Up to 2 grams every 4 hours.
Child : 3 months and over: 20 to 40 mg/kg/dose every 6 hours IV or IM.
Dose adjustment
Administration
IV: Bolus, Intermittent infusion, continous infusion, IM
Intravenous Concentration
Bolus: 1 to 2 grams in 10 to 20 mL
Intermittent Infusion: 1 to 2 grams in 50 mL
Intravenous Rate
Bolus: Inject 10 mL over 3 to 5 minutes.
Intermittent Infusion: 50 mL over 30 minutes.
Storage
Store below 25 ° C. ป้องกันแสง
Reconstitution
WFI 10 mL per gram.
Stability
Stable for 7 วัน at 5 ° C and 24 hours at 25 ° C.
Compatible fluid
NS; D5W
Incompatible fluid
Incompatible drug
filgrastim, ranitidine
Adverse effect
Precaution
Contraindication
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