Antimicrobials
Cephalexin

Cephalexin

Medium
Moderate

Dosing

General Information

Primary

  • Cellulitis and erysipelas

Alternative

  • Uncomplicated urinary infections with cefazolin-sensitive microorganisms

Increases metformin levels

  • 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