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Keflex Drug Center
Pharmacy Editor: Eni Williams, PharmD
Keflex (cephalexin) is a medication that belongs to a drug class, cephalosporin antibiotics. It is available as a generic drug and is prescribed to treat bacterial infections. It is also used before dental procedures in patients identified with certain heart-related conditions to prevent bacterial infections of the heart known as endocarditis. Common side effects include: diarrhea, dizziness, headache, stomach upset, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, itching/swelling and rash.
Keflex dosage depends on the condition being treated. Keflex should be used with caution in patients who have kidney disease and those who report a history of penicillin allergy. There have not been adequate studies in pregnant women, so Keflex should be used in pregnancy only when it is absolutely needed. Keflex is found in breast milk and should be used with caution in breastfeeding women.
Our Keflex (cephalexin) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements and diseases and conditions.
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The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Keflex Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Keflex (cephalexin) is indicated for the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms:
Respiratory tract infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes (Penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. Keflex (cephalexin) is generally effective in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of Keflex (cephal...
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What is Keflex Prescribing Information?
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Keflex Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- seizure (convulsions);
- fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
- pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;
- easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
- confusion, agitat...
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What is Keflex Patient Information?
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Keflex Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition ...
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