cephalexin
Brand names: Cephalexin
# Overview of Cephalexin Cephalexin is an antibiotic medicine used to fight bacterial infections in your body. Doctors prescribe it to treat infections like skin infections, urinary tract infections, ear infections, and strep throat. This medicine works by stopping bacteria from growing and spreading, which helps your body heal. It comes in different forms, like capsules and liquids, and your doctor will tell you exactly how much to take based on your age and the type of infection you have. Before taking cephalexin, it's important to know a few safety rules. Tell your doctor if you're allergic to penicillin or other antibiotics, since cephalexin is related to penicillin and could cause problems. Make sure your doctor knows about any other medicines you take, especially metformin (a diabetes medicine) or probenecid (a gout medicine), because cephalexin can change how these drugs work in your body. Like all medicines, cephalexin can cause side effects such as stomach upset, nausea, or diarrhea. Take the full course of antibiotics your doctor prescribes, even if you feel better, to make sure the infection is completely gone.
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Check Your Medications →Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE2,155 reports
- RENAL FAILURE1,554 reports
- ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY1,538 reports
- PAIN1,364 reports
- DIARRHOEA1,350 reports
- FATIGUE1,240 reports
- NAUSEA1,220 reports
- DYSPNOEA1,164 reports
- ANXIETY1,131 reports
- RASH1,093 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
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