# Cephalexin (Cephalexin)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/cephalexin
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Cephalexin?

Cephalexin is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is prescribed to treat klebsiella infections, haemophilus infections, pharyngitis. Across the United States, 181,000 doctors prescribe Cephalexin to approximately 4.2 million Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Cephalexin

## Indications

Cephalexin is prescribed for several conditions including klebsiella infections, haemophilus infections, pharyngitis, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Klebsiella Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/klebsiella-infections)
- [Haemophilus Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/haemophilus-infections)
- [Pharyngitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pharyngitis)
- [Streptococcal Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/streptococcal-infections)
- [Skin Diseases](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/skin-diseases)
- [Bacterial](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bacterial)
- [Bone Diseases](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bone-diseases)
- [Infectious](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/infectious)
- [Escherichia coli Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/escherichia-coli-infections)
- [Bites](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bites)
- [Human](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/human)
- [Proteus Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/proteus-infections)

## Mechanism of action

Cephalexin is a cephalosporin antibacterial drug  .

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: cephalosporin antibiotics
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

abdominal pain, fever, pruritus

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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