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Review
. 1970 Mar;46(533):157-8.
doi: 10.1136/pgmj.46.533.157.

Cephalexin--a new oral antibiotic

A Bailey, A Walker, A Hadley, D G James
Review

Cephalexin--a new oral antibiotic

A Bailey et al. Postgrad Med J. 1970 Mar.

Abstract

The pharmacology, antimicrobial activity and clinical uses of cephalexin, a semi-synthetic derivative of cephalosporin C, are described.

Cephalexin is active, when taken by mouth, against Gram-positive cocci, including penicillinase-producing staphylococci, and against many Gram-negative organisms including Gram-negative rods.

There is a low incidence of side effects.

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