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
Brand name: Keflex
Cephalexin is an antibiotic approved by the U
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Following doses of 250 mg, 500 mg, and 1 g, average peak serum levels of approximately 9, 18, and 32
I just got prescribed Cephalexin 500 mg capsules (substitute for Keflex) but i cant take pills or eat anything solid for that matter so i have to find a different way to take
It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics
Keflex (cephalexin) can be an effective treatment option for certain types of ear infections
It is available at some The usual dose of oral cephalexin capsules is 250 mg every 6 hours, but a dose of 500 mg every 12 hours may be administered
kathyhanson 24 Feb 2012
A nonstandard dosage
Cephalexin has a D-phenylglycyl group as substituent at the 7-amino position and an unsubstituted methyl group at the 3-position
Treatment is administered for 7 to 14 days
Caution should be exercised when cephalexin is administered to a nursing woman
How many tablets does the nurse administer to the patient? 1/2 tablet 1 tablet 1 1/2 tablets 2 tablets, The nurse plans to administer a medication that can give immediate relief to a
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(over 1 year of age) • Otitis media: 75 to 100 mg/kg in equally divided doses every 6 hours ( 2
Cephalexin capsules are indicated for the treatment of genitourinary tract infections, including acute prostatitis, caused by susceptible isolates of Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae
For more severe infections larger doses of oral cephalexin capsules may be needed, up to 4 grams daily in two to four equally divided doses
Cephalexin is used in the treatment of Bladder Infection; Bacterial Infection; Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention; Bone infection; Kidney Infections