Cefalexin

Products Cefalexin is commercially available as a veterinary drug in the form of tablets, chewable tablets, and suspensions. It is available both as a monopreparation (e.g., Cefacat, Cefadog) and in combination with kanamycin (Ubrolexin). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. Structure and properties Cefalexin (C16H17N3O4S , Mr = 347.4 g/mol) exists as … Cefalexin

Cephalosporins: Effects, Uses & Risks

Cephalosporins represent a group of antibiotics derived from cephalosporin-C. Like penicillins, they contain a beta-lactam ring, which is responsible for the effectiveness of these drugs against bacteria. Cephalosporins are generally well tolerated and cause fewer side effects than other antibiotics. What are cephalosporins? Cephalosporins represent a group of antibiotics derived from cephalosporin-C. Cephalosporins are antibiotics … Cephalosporins: Effects, Uses & Risks

Cefalexin: Effects, Uses & Risks

The pharmacologic agent cefalexin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Cefalexin can be applied orally and belongs to the antibiotic group of cephalosporins. What is cefalexin? As a cephalosporin, cefalexin belongs to the so-called beta-lactams, which are industrially produced semisynthetically. It is a prescription antibiotic in Germany. After ingestion of a tablet containing … Cefalexin: Effects, Uses & Risks