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; 5- Thia- 1- azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct- 2- ene- 2- carboxylic acid, 7- ((aminophenylacetyl)amino)- 3- methyl- 8- oxo- , (6R-(6alpha,7beta(R*)))-; 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

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Bacterial Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Amides: 2428
  - Lactams: 2198
    - beta-Lactams: 2386
      - Cephalosporins: 4007
        Cephalexin: 699
- Sulfur Compounds: 278
  - Thiazines: 3
    - Cephalosporins: 4007
      - Cephalexin: 699
Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 2-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - beta-Lactams: 2386
      - Cephalosporins: 4007
        Cephalexin: 699

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