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cefOXitin
cefOXitin
Brand names:
Mefoxin
Form
Strength
POWDER FOR INJECTION, INJECTABLE
2 g
Display
Cephamycins
Class:
08120712
Medication comments:
β-Lactam Use/Allergies Policy
Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy.
Renal Dosing Program
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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.
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generic (Brand)
Reconstitution Amount
Reconstitution Diluent
Give over
Copy/Paste comments for PharmNet
cefOXitin (Mefoxin)
1 gm vial = 10 ml
Sterile Water for Injection
3-5 mins
Dilute with 10 ml Sterile Water for Injection and give over 3-5 mins.
cefOXitin (Mefoxin)
2 gm vial = 20 ml
Sterile Water for Injection
3-5 mins
Dilute with 20 ml Sterile Water for Injection and give over 3-5 mins.
Last updated:
May. 24, 2021
Renal Adjustment Policy
cefOXitin subject to adjustments by pharmacy.
Look-Alike/Sound-Alike
cefOXitin confused with ceFAZolin, cefoTEtan, cefTAZidime, cefTRIAXone
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FDA DailyMed Package Insert
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(Brand)
• Indications
Comments
(Mefoxin©)
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