Antimicrobials
cephalexin

cephalexin

Medium
Moderate
$0.1(250mg TAB)

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

  • Uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infection

  • MSSA infections

  • Allergy/rash (immediate or delayed)
    • R1 Group 100% match ampicillin, β-lactam cross allergy possible
  • Positive Coombs
  • Cytopenias
  • Eosinophilia
  • Hepatic & renal laboratory abnormalities

Increases metformin levels

250 mg TAB: $0.1 

125 mg/5 mL (100 mL) SUSP: $6 

250 mg/5 mL (100 mL) SUSP: $12

Antimicrobial class: First Generation Cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Urine penetration: Therapeutic

Lung penetration: Moderate

CSF penetration: Poor

Biliary penetration: Moderate

ODB Coverage: General Benefit (TAB & SUSP)