cephalexin

cephalexin

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ceph·a·lex·in .sef-ə-'lek-sən n a semisynthetic cephalosporin C16H17N3O4S with a spectrum of antibiotic activity similar to the penicillins that is often administered in the form of its hydrochloride C16H17N3O4S·HCl

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ceph·a·lex·in (sef″ə-lekґsin) [USP] a semisynthetic first-generation cephalosporin, effective against a wide range of gram-positive and a limited range of gram-negative bacteria; administered orally in the treatment of tonsillitis, otitis media, and infections of the genitourinary tract, of bones and joints, and of skin and soft tissues.

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  • cephalexin hydrochloride — [USP] the hydrochloride salt of cephalexin, having the same actions and uses as the base; administered orally …   Medical dictionary

  • cephalexin — noun Etymology: cephalosporin + ex (of unknown origin) + 1 in Date: 1967 a semisynthetic cephalosporin C16H17N3O4S with a spectrum of antibiotic activity similar to the penicillins …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • cephalexin — ceph·a·lex·in …   English syllables

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