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Medicines cefoxitin sodiumQuestion & answer

cefoxitin sodium · Medicine question

Can cefoxitin sodium worsen myasthenia gravis?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, myasthenia gravis exacerbation is listed as an undesirable effect of cefoxitin sodium, with frequency not known.

Sources for this answer

Renoxitin 1g and 2g Powder for Solution for Injection or InfusionRenascience Pharma Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 3Document updated 24 June 2025

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