cephalexin

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Cephalexin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 1 It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. 1 2 Cephalexin is not effective against viral infections such as the common cold or flu. 1 Dosage and side effects should be discussed with a doctor before taking cephalexin. 2

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Summary This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections . This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold , flu )
Cephalexin Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures ... - WebMD
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Cephalexin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; and infections of the bone, skin, ears, , genital, and urinary tract.…
Cephalexin: MedlinePlus Drug Information
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Descriptions. Cephalexin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing…
Cephalexin (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic
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It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Cephalexin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections and bone…
Cephalexin Uses, Side Effects & Dosage Guide - Drugs.com
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Cephalexin is an antibiotic that is effective against most gram-positive cocci. Additionally, cephalexin is effective against gram-negative bacteria, particularly E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. [1] Cephalexin is indicated…
Cephalexin - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
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Cephalexin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. These infections include: respiratory tract infections otitis media (middle ear infections) skin and skin structure infections...
Cephalexin: Side effects, dosage, uses, and more - Medical News Today
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Cautions with other medicines Common questions 1. About cefalexin Cefalexin is an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of antibioticscalled cephalosporins. It's used to treat bacterial infections, such as pneumoniaand…
Cefalexin: antibiotic used to treat infections such as pneumonia ... - NHS
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Cefalexin is a beta-lactam antibiotic within the class of first-generation cephalosporins. [4] It works similarly to other agents within this class, including intravenous cefazolin, but can be taken by mouth.…
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Indications and Usage. Cephalexin Capsules USP are indicated for the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: Respiratory tract infections caused by Streptococcus…
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Cephalexin belongs to the class of antibiotics known as cephalosporins. Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin and is mainly effective against gram-positive bacteria. 2. Upsides Treats a wide range of infections…
Cephalexin: 7 things you should know - Drugs.com
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