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cephalexin

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of cephaloridine or cephalothin, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/23755

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