Resistant Strep. pneumoniae
With prolonged therapy, monitor renal, hepatic, and hematologic function periodically
Zinc containing supplements (administer 3 hours after cephalexin)
Prisma Health Inpatient Formulary
Suspension: 250 mg/5 mL
Other Available Outpatient Strengths
Suspension: 125 mg/5 mL
Prisma Health Inpatient Formulary
Capsule: 250 mg, 500 mg
Other Available Outpatient Strengths
Capsule: 750 mg
Tablet: 250 mg, 500 mg
Antimicrobial class: First generation cephalosporin - oral
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life:
Biliary penetration: Low
CSF penetration: Poor
Lung penetration: Good
Urine penetration: Excellent (80-100% excreted as unchanged drug)
Route of Elimination: 80% to 100% of dose excreted as unchanged drug in urine within 8 hours