Chemical formula: C₁₆H₁₇N₃O₇S₂ Molecular mass: 427.452 g/mol PubChem compound: 441199
Cefoxitin is a beta-lactam antibiotic of the group of the second-generation cephalosporins.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| J01DC01 | Cefoxitin | J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J01 Antibacterials for systemic use → J01D Other beta-lactam antibacterials → J01DC Second-generation cephalosporins |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RENOXITIN Powder for solution for injection / infusion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Cefoxitin is an active ingredient of these brands:
Brazil (BR)
New Zealand (NZ)
South Africa (ZA)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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