Cephalexin (4 brand names, 4 dosage forms, 1 route)
Available dosage forms: CAPSULE, TABLET, FOR SUSPENSION, TABLET, FOR SUSPENSION.
Routes of administration: ORAL.
Brand Names
- CEPHALEXIN
- KEFLET
- KEFLEX
- PANIXINE DISPERDOSE
Contraindications
Cephalexin is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalexin or other members of the cephalosporin class of antibacterial drugs.
Adverse Reactions
The following serious events are described in greater detail in the Warning and Precautions section: •Hypersensitivity reactions [see Warning and Precautions (5.1)] • Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] •Direct Coombs’ Test Seroconversion [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] •Seizure Potential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] •Effect on Prothrombin Activity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] •Development of Drug-Resistant Bacteria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]
Mechanism of Action
Cephalexin is a cephalosporin antibacterial drug [see Microbiology (12.4)]
Overdosage
Symptoms of oral overdose may include nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhea, and hematuria. In the event of an overdose, institute general supportive measures. Forced diuresis, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, or charcoal hemoperfusion have not been established as beneficial for an overdose of cephalexin.