Friday, December 26, 2008

About Cephalexin

IUPAC Name of Cephalexin : (6R,7R)-7-{[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetyl]amino}- 3-methyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene- 2-carboxylic acid
Formula of Cephalexin : C16H17N3O4S
Cephalexin is known as the first generation cephalosporin antibiotic which is an orally administered agent comprising of the similar antimicrobial spectrum with the intravenous agents cefalotin and cefazolin. It is more popularly marketed under the Keflex (Lilly) or Sporidex (Ranbaxy) trade name. Cephalexin use can be seen in curing urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections (including sinusitis, otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, and bronchitis), and skin and soft tissue infections. The molecular mass of Cephalexin is 347.39 g/mol.
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