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Hordeola & Preseptal Cellulitis | 1 tab 250mg-500mg BID-TID x 7-10 days
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SIZE
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Tablets (250, 500mg) Capsule(250, 333, 500, 750mg), Suspension(25mg/5ml, 50mg/5ml)
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INDICATIONS
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For soft tissue infections, including hordeolum, preseptal cellulitis, dacryocystitis and dacryoadenitis.
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MECHANISM OF ACTION
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1st generation (moderate spectrum) cephalosporin (ß-lactam antibiotic)
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MICROBIOLOGY
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ß-lactam antibiotic - inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall | Indicated for the treatment of skin structure and other infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and other organisms.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS & WARNINGS
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Cephalexin tablets are contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cephalexin or other members of the cephalosporin class of antibacterial drugs.
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Possible penicillin cross-reactivity. Consider Bactrim DS when MRSA is suspected and when cephalosporins and penicillin are contraindicated.
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PREGNANCY
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Category B no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
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NOTE
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No activity against Pseudomonas, enterococci, methicillin-resistant staphylococci, Acinetobacter, Enterobacter, or Serratia.
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