Monograph
J01DC01 - Cefoxitin |
Propably not porphyrinogenic |
PNP |
Rationale
Not metabolised. No data pointing to CYP-interaction. Conflicting references.
Chemical description
Parenteral cephalosporin antibioti used (2 g x 1-2) preoperatively in colo-rectal surgery. Not significantly metabolized. No data pointing to CYP-affinity. Mainly excreted in unchanged form by the kidneys. South African list: use with caution . French list: unsafe.
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References
Tradenames
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Cefoxitina 
Cefoxitin