Cefalexin
Cefalexin (also known as cephalexin and sold under the brand names Keflex and Ceporex) is a type of drug called an antibiotic.
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Cefalexin
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| (6R,7R)-3-{[(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)thio]methyl}-8-oxo-7-[(1H-tetrazol-1-ylacetyl)amino]-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid | |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 25953-19-9 |
| ATC code | J01DB04 Template:ATCvet |
| PubChem | 33255 |
| DrugBank | DB01327 |
| ChemSpider | 30723 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | ? |
| Mol. mass | ? |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | NA |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | 1.8 hours (given IV) 2 hours (given IM) |
| Excretion | kidney, unchanged |
| Therapeutic considerations | |
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| Legal status |
℞ Prescription only |
| Routes | intravenous, intramuscular |
It is a type of antibiotic called a cephalosporin.[1] Cefalexin can treat some bacterial infections in areas including the ear, bone, joint, skin, and bladder. It may also be used for some types of pneumonia and strep throat. Like other antibiotics, cefalexin cannot treat viral infections, such as the flu or common cold.[1]
Cefalexin Media
A course of cefalexin capsules, commonly prescribed for infections
