Cefalexin Flashcards
1
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class of cephalosporins
A
b-lactams
2
Q
mechanism of cefalexin
A
same as amoxacillin
3
Q
generation of cefalexin
A
1st gen cephalosporins
4
Q
activity of cefalexin
A
bacteriocidal - gram +ve cocci (some gram -ve)
5
Q
indications of cefalexin
A
- meningitis
- septicaemia
- biliary tract infections
- pneumonia
6
Q
contraindication cefalexin
A
allergy
7
Q
caution of cefalexin cross reactivity with
A
penicillin
8
Q
serious side effect cefalexin
A
- colitits
- choleostatic jaundice
- SJS
9
Q
cefalexin is mostly excreted via
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urine
10
Q
female px info regarding drug interactions
A
alternative contraception to OCP
