Generic Name: Second generation Binds to bacterial cell Is used to treat Patients with -Redness -Check and verify

-Check and verify with

Mefoxin cephalosporins wall membrane, or prevent hypersensitivity -Nausea doctor’s order.
causing cell death. many kinds of to cephalosporin, -Vomiting -Identify the right patient by
Brand Name: bacterial penicillin. -Diarrhea asking her/his name.
Cefoxitin infections, -Cramps -Observe rights in
including -Rashes medication administration.
Dose, route, severe or life- -Seizures -Assess and monitor for
frequency: 1g IV q 8 threatening -Phlebitis at IV site signs of hypersensitivity to
forms. drug.
-Assess and monitor vital
signs before and after
administration.
-Monitor site frequently
-Encouraged patient to
report any unusual effects
of medications.