Cephalexin FDA Link Generic

A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

Also Known As:

Cefalexin; Cephalexin Dihydride; Cephalexin Hemihydrate; Cephalexin Hydrochloride; Cephalexin Monohydrate; Cephalexin Monohydrochloride; Cephalexin Monohydrochloride, Monohydrate; Cephalexin, (6R-(6alpha,7alpha(R*)))-Isomer; Cephalexin, (6R-(6alpha,7beta(S*)))-Isomer; Cephalexin, (6R-(6alpha,7beta))-Isomer; Cephalexin, Monosodium Salt; Cephalexin, Monosodium Salt, (6R-(6alpha,7beta))-Isomer; Ceporexine; Palitrex; Dihydride, Cephalexin; Hemihydrate, Cephalexin; Hydrochloride, Cephalexin; Monohydrate Cephalexin Monohydrochloride; Monohydrate, Cephalexin; Monohydrochloride, Cephalexin; Monohydrochloride, Monohydrate Cephalexin; Monosodium Salt Cephalexin; 5- Thia- 1- azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct- 2- ene- 2- carboxylic acid, 7- ((aminophenylacetyl)amino)- 3- methyl- 8- oxo- , (6R-(6alpha,7beta(R*)))-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Bacterial Agents

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Organic Chemicals: 42

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Amides: 156

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Lactams: 15

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beta-Lactams: 599

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Cephalosporins: 1745

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Cephalexin: 478

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Sulfur Compounds: 87

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Thiazines: 2

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Cephalosporins: 1745

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Cephalexin: 478

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Polycyclic Compounds: 59

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Bridged Compounds: 3

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Bicyclo Compounds

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Heterocyclic Bicyclo Compounds

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Azabicyclo Compounds

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beta-Lactams: 599

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Cephalosporins: 1745

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Cephalexin: 478

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