Cephalexin is often prescribed to treat and prevent various bacterial infections. This page on the eMedTV Web site offers a detailed look at the drug, including tips on taking it, how it works, storage methods, possible side effects, and more.
A few common cephalexin side effects include diarrhea, unexplained rash, and nausea. This part of the eMedTV Web site also describes serious side effects -- like itching, peeling of skin, and blood in stools -- and what to do if they occur.
What is cephalexin used for? This eMedTV page explains that this prescription antibiotic can treat bacterial infections and prevent heart valve infections. It can also be a substitute for penicillin if a person is allergic to that particular drug.
As this eMedTV resource explains, cephalexin dosing for bacterial infections ranges from 250 mg to 1000 mg, taken four times a day. This page also explains the dosage for other conditions and factors that can affect the exact dose prescribed.
This eMedTV segment describes various cephalexin drug interactions. Cephalexin can interact with drugs like amikacin, neomycin, and metformin to raise the amount of medicine in your body and make certain vaccines less effective, among other things.
This page of the eMedTV archives covers cephalexin precautions and warnings, like what to tell your doctor before treatment, side effects, and who should not take the drug. It also lists precautions for people who are nursing or have kidney disease.
This page of the eMedTV library explains that cephalexin is a pregnancy Category B medicine, meaning that it may be given to pregnant women if the benefits outweigh the risks. Other aspects of cephalexin and pregnancy are also discussed.
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