Cefoxitin and pruritus Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Cefoxitin Side Effects Report #5528088-5
Cefoxitin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 26, 2007. Female patient, weighting 127.0 lb, was diagnosed with haemorrhoid operation and was treated with Cefoxitin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest discomfort, heart rate decreased, hypotension, myocardial infarction, post procedural complication, pruritus, rash . Cefoxitin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cefoxitin Side Effects Report #5469756-3
Cefoxitin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2007. Female patient, 16 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with bacterial infection  and was treated with Cefoxitin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pruritus, rash maculo-papular. Cefoxitin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.