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

Organic Chemicals: 41
- Amides: 156
  - Lactams: 15
    - beta-Lactams: 598
      - Cephalosporins: 1714
        Cephalexin: 462
- Sulfur Compounds: 88
  - Thiazines: 2
    - Cephalosporins: 1714
      - Cephalexin: 462
Polycyclic Compounds: 52
- Bridged Compounds: 3
  - Bicyclo Compounds
    - Heterocyclic Bicyclo Compounds
      - Azabicyclo Compounds
        beta-Lactams: 598
        Cephalosporins: 1714
        Cephalexin: 462

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