Bacterial Endocarditis
Endocarditis occurs when the inner lining of the heart (the endocardium) develops inflammation, usually from an infection. Bacterial endocarditis occurs when bacteria are responsible for causing the inflammation. The condition can occur during a number of procedures, such as dental procedures.
Cephalexin may help prevent this infection by curbing the growth of bacteria and reducing inflammation.
Is Cephalexin Used for Children?
Cephalexin is approved for use in infants and children. In these groups, cephalexin is used to treat the same infections seen in adults.
Is Cephalexin Used for Off-Label Reasons?
On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend cephalexin for something other than the conditions listed in this article. This is called an "
off-label" use. At this time, there are no universally recognized off-label uses for cephalexin.
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