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Brand: Mefoxin
Cefoxitin is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell death. It offers broad-spectrum activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including some anaerobes, making it suitable for infections such as intra-abdominal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, and skin and soft tissue infections.
For treating bacterial infections like intra-abdominal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, and skin infections.
Outcome:
Increased bleeding risk
Mechanism:
Cefoxitin can interfere with vitamin K metabolism, potentiating warfarin's anticoagulant effect.
Outcome:
Reduced cefoxitin absorption
Mechanism:
Chelation or altered gastric pH.
Outcome:
Reduced cefoxitin absorption
Mechanism:
May contain chelating agents.
Most likely new formulation: extended-release injectable (Year 2026, 70% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and resistance patterns, there is a 15% likelihood of new restrictions on cefoxitin use in the next 5 years.
Cephalosporin, Antibiotic
Cephamycin