Drug Summary

  Drug name:  cefoxitin
  Chemical name:  Cefoxitin sodium salt
  Formula:  C₁₆H₁₇N₃O_{7  Weight:   427.452
  CAS no:  35607-66-0
  DrugBank link:  DB01331
  Description:  Cefoxitin is a semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum cepha antibiotic for intravenous administration. It is derived from cephamycin C, which is produced by Streptomyces lactamdurans.
  Indication:  For the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains microorganisms.}