Dosage form: tablet
Drug class:First generation cephalosporins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 1, 2020.
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To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Cephalexin Tablets and other antibacterial drugs, Cephalexin Tablets should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
Cephalexin Tablets Description
Cephalexin Tablets, USP contain the active ingredient cephalexin, which is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic intended for oral administration. It is 7-(D-α- amino-α-phenylacetamido)-3-methyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid, monohydrate.
Cephalexin, USP has the molecular formula C16H17N3O4S•H2O and the molecular weight is 365.40. Cephalexin, USP has the following structural formula:
The nucleus of cephalexin is related to that of other cephalosporin antibiotics. The compound is a zwitterion; i.e., the molecule contains both a basic and an acid...
