Substance
ID:73331
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
(6R,7R)-7-[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetamido]-3-methyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
Synonyms
CefalexinCephalexinCefablanAlcephinkeflexTepaxinCefadin
IUPAC Traditional name
cephalexin
Registration numbers
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Properties
Safety Information
Storage Condition
-20°C
Product Information
Salt Data
Free Base
Molecule Details
Research Area: Infection
Biological Activity:
Cefalexin or cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is an orally administered agent with a similar antimicrobial spectrum to the intravenous agents cefalotin and cefazolin. Cefalexin is used to treat urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, and skin and soft tissue infections. It is also sometimes used to treat acne. [1]
Biological Activity:
Cefalexin or cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is an orally administered agent with a similar antimicrobial spectrum to the intravenous agents cefalotin and cefazolin. Cefalexin is used to treat urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, and skin and soft tissue infections. It is also sometimes used to treat acne. [1]
Molecular Spectra
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References
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cefalexin