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Keflex (U.S.N.L.M.)
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| Dosing (Internal Hordeolum) | 250mg po q6hr or 500mg po q12hr Divided dose up to 4 g per day may be used depending on severity. Pediatric: oral suspension (by child's weight). Click U.S.N.L.M. (above) for detailed instructions. |
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| Chem Specs | cephalexin | |
| Quantities | 250mg, 500mg, 750mg capsules. 100, 200ml Bottles (250mg per 5ml) | |
| Cost | 4.00/30/500mg | |
| Class | 1st generation (moderate spectrum) cephalosporin (ß-lactam antibiotic) | |
| Action | ß-lactam antibiotic - inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall. | |
| Usage | Indicated for the treatment of skin structure and other infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and other organisms. |
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| Poor gram-negative coverage. Little resistance to beta-lactamases. | ||
| Contraindications | Known allergy to the cephalosporins. | |
| Pediatric use | Safety and effectiveness established in specific dosages. (See package insert.) | |
| Pregnancy | Category B | |
| No activity against Pseudomonas, enterococci, methicillin-resistant staphylococci, Acinetobacter, Enterobacter, or Serratia. |
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