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Cefoxitin and Sodium

Result of checking the interaction of drug Cefoxitin and disease Sodium for safety when used together.

Check result:
Cefoxitin <> Sodium
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Parenteral cefoxitin sodium contains approximately 53 mg (2.3 mEq) of sodium per each gram of cefoxitin activity. The sodium content should be considered in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.

References:
  • "Product Information. Mefoxin (cefoxitin)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA.
Cefoxitin

Generic Name: cefoxitin

Brand Name: Mefoxin

Synonyms: CefOXitin

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