cefaleksiin
Cephalexin (cefaleksiin in some languages) is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a range of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis through binding to penicillin-binding proteins, thereby blocking transpeptidation and weakening the wall.
Its antimicrobial spectrum covers many gram-positive cocci, including Streptococcus species and penicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, and some
Common indications include skin and soft tissue infections, otitis media, streptococcal pharyngitis, and uncomplicated urinary tract
Pharmacokinetics: orally administered, well absorbed, with peak plasma levels within about 1 hour. It distributes into
Dosing varies by infection and patient factors; typical adults receive 250–500 mg every 6 hours, and pediatric