Cephlexin

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Cephalexin (Keflex^®, Biocef^®) is an antibiotic commonly used for the prevention of heart valve infections and the treatment of various bacterial infections. It belongs to a class of drugs called cephalosporins that works by preventing bacteria from making and maintaining their cell wall. Cephalexin, which is available by prescription and comes as a capsule or liquid suspension, is generally taken two to four times daily. Common side effects of the drug include nausea, dizziness, and unexplained rash.

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