Acute Porphyria Drugs

J01DC01 - Cefoxitin

Probably not porphyrinogenic
PNP

Mono.Rationale
Not metabolised. No data pointing to CYP-interaction. Conflicting references.
Mono.ChemicalDescription
Parenteral cephalosporin antibiotic used (2g x 1-2) preoperatively in colorectal surgery. Not significantly metabolized. No data pointing to CYP-affinity. Mainly excreted in unchanged form by the kidneys.
Mono.SimilarDrugs
Mono.ExploreAlternatives J01D / J01DC or Mono.GoBack.
Mono.References
# Citation details PubMed ID
Porphyria Drug Lists
1. French List
Centre Français des Porphyries
2. South African List
Porphyria South Africa No longer maintained
Mono.Tradenames

Mefoxin Cefoxitina Mefoxin Cefoxitin · Mefoxin · Renoxitin Cefoxitin · Mefoxin Cefoxitin Cefoxitin · Hospira & Trade · Mefoxin Cefoxitin Cefoxitin Cefoxitina Cenomycin · Mefoxin · Mefoxitin Cefoxitine Cefoxitina Cefoxitin
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