Antimicrobials
Cephalexin

Cephalexin

Medium
Moderate
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General Information

Primary

  • Cellulitis and erysipelas

Alternative

  • Uncomplicated urinary infections with cefazolin-sensitive microorganisms

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

Potential link to seizure risk

Potential link to seizure risk

Increases metformin levels

Should NOT be used for complicated urinary infections/urosepsis

Antimicrobial class: First Generation Cephalosporin.

Pregnancy category: B

Biliary penetration: Moderate

CSF penetration: Poor

Lung penetration: Moderate

Urine penetration: Therapeutic