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Antimicrobials
Cephalexin

Cephalexin

Medium
Moderate

Spectrum of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity
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Dosing

General Information

  •  Uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infection
  •  MSSA infections
  •  Allergy/rash (immediate or delayed)
  •  Positive Coombs
  •  Cytopenias
  •  Eosinophilia
  •  Hepatic & renal laboratory abnormalities

Increases metformin levels

Antimicrobial class: First Generation Cephalosporin.

Pregnancy category: B

Biliary penetration: Moderate

CSF penetration: Poor

Lung penetration: Moderate

Urine penetration: Therapeutic