CX refers to the antibiotic cefoxitin. Cefoxitin is a beta-lactam antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Cefoxitin Details
- Type: Beta-lactam antibiotic (specifically a cephamycin)
- Use: Treatment of bacterial infections
- Presentation: Often available as ROTI®Antibiotic Discs Cefoxitin (CX) 30 μg for antimicrobial susceptibility testing. These discs contain 30 μg of cefoxitin.
- Identification: Discs are typically marked with "CX 30" to indicate cefoxitin and its concentration.
Why is Cefoxitin Important?
Cefoxitin is often used in clinical laboratories to test the susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics. This helps determine the most effective treatment options for patients with bacterial infections. The presence of the "CX 30" marking on antibiotic discs ensures that laboratory personnel can accurately identify the antibiotic being tested.
