CEPHALEXIN


Brand Names : Ausocef; Cefadros; Cefaloto; Cefibacter; Ceporexime, Cex, Derantel, Efallexin; Farexin; Fergon 500; Garasin; Ibilex; Iwalexin; , Larixin; Lexibiotico; Llonexina; Madlexin , Mamallexin; Mecilex; Neolexina; Ohlexin; Oracocin: Rinessal: Sencephalin; Syncl; Taicelexin; Tokiolexin; Xahl.

Cephalexin has antibacterial activity similar to that of ampicillin. It occurs as a white to cream-coloured, crystalline powder with a characteristic odour. It is slightly soluble in water; practically insoluble in alcohol, chloroform, and ether. Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is stored at a temperature not exceeding 30° in airtight containers and protected from light


Uses

 Cephalexin is used to treat infections of the respiratory and ary tracts and of skin and for otitis media.

Side Effect

Side-effects of cephalexin include , nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal discomfort. Allergic reactions such as skin rashes, urticaria, eosinophilia, angioedema and anaphylaxis may occur.



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