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cephalexin

[ sef-uh-lek-sin ]

noun

Pharmacology.
  1. an oral, antimicrobial drug, C 16 H 7 N 3 O 4 S, used in treating minor respiratory and urinary tract infections and as a backup or alternative to penicillin treatment.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of cephalexin1

1965–70; cephal(osporin) + -ex- of unclear derivation + -in 2
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Orthopedist No. 3 put me on sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim and cephalexin, which seemed to work, or so I convinced myself.

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Cyrus’ rep says the singer suffered from a sinus infection last week during her “Bangerz” tour and had “an extreme allergic reaction” to the antibiotic cephalexin on Tuesday.

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The "Wrecking Ball" singer, who has canceled shows in Kansas City, Missouri, and St. Louis earlier this week, posted a statement on Twitter saying she suffered an allergic reaction to the antibiotic cephalexin.

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This family of antibiotics, which includes brands such as Keflex and the generic cephalexin, are used to treat illnesses, including pneumonia and salmonella infections in children.

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After two to three days, 97 percent of those on clindamycin had improved, and so had 94 percent of those on cephalexin.

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