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cefOXitin
Drug Name Form Strength Non-Formulary Restricted TX Sub Notes
Mefoxin POWDER FOR INJECTION, INJECTABLE 2 g      
Display Cephamycins Class : 08120712
Medication comments:

Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy. 
Generic + Route
(Brand)
• Indications		 Usual Adult Dose
Comments		 Renal Dosage Adjustments
cefOXitin IV/IM
(Mefoxin©)		 1-2 gm q6-8h CrCl > 50: No adjustment necessary
CrCl 30-50: 1-2 gm q8-12h
CrCl 10-29: 1-2 gm q12-24h
CrCl 5-9: 0.5-1 gm q12-24h
CrCl < 5: 0.5-1 gm q24-48h
 Per policy, these antibiotic medications may be given IV push.  Adult Patients Only!
generic (Brand) Strength Copy/Paste comments for PharmNet
cefOXitin (Mefoxin) 2 gm vial Dilute with 10 ml Sterile Water for Injection and give over 3-5 mins.
Last updated: Aug. 20, 2025
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