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Antimicrobials
Cephalexin

Cephalexin

Medium
Excellent

Spectrum of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity
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Dosing

General Information

Primary

  • Cellulitis and erysipelas

Alternative

  • Uncomplicated urinary infections with cefazolin-sensitive microorganisms

DO NOT use for cefazolin-sensitive systemic infections or complicated urinary infections due to E. coli, K. pneumoniae, or P. mirabilis

  • Allergy/rash (immediate or delayed)
  • Positive Coombs
  • Cytopenias
  • Eosinophilia
  • Hepatic & renal laboratory abnormalities

Antimicrobial class: First Generation Cephalosporin.

Pregnancy category: B

Urine penetration: Therapeutic

Lung penetration: Moderate

CSF penetration: Poor

Biliary penetration: Moderate