Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, respiratory tract, bones, ears, and urinary tract. It works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall formation, leading to cell death.
Cephalexin
Brand names: Keflex
Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, respiratory tract, bones, ears, and urinary tract. It works by interfering with the bacteria's
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- What is it?
- Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, respiratory tract, bones, ears, and urinary
- Drug Class
- Cephalosporin Antibiotic
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Sources & References
- FDA Drug Label Information — fda.gov
- National Library of Medicine (DailyMed) — dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
- MedlinePlus Drug Information — medlineplus.gov
- American Pharmacists Association — pharmacist.com
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
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