cephalexin
Class:
Antibiotics: Cephalosporins
Indication:
Bacterial infections.
Mode of Action:
Weakens bacterial cell wall, causing cell death.
Cautions:
History of penicillin allergy.
Indication:
GI upset, allergic reaction (e.g., dyspnea, rash), superinfection (e.g., C. diff).
NC/PT:
Do not consume alcohol during therapy. Antibiotic considerations (card 22).