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Cefoxitin (Mefoxin)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
Second-generation cephalosporin (cephamycin), beta-lactam antibiotic
Therapeutic Effects:
Bactericidal, surgical prophylaxis with anaerobic and gram-negative coverage
Primary Considerations:

Prophylaxis timing - Give within 60 minutes before incision; short intraoperative half-life means redose about every 2 hours. Favored for colorectal, appendiceal, and gynecologic cases for its...

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