CEPHALEXIN 250MG 12CAPS. B.P.2000

About CefalexinSA first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.SSMechanism of Action SCephalexin is a 1st generation cephalosporin which exerts its bactericidal action against both gram positive & gram negative organisms by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cephalexin inhibits transpeptidase & thus prevents cross linking of bacterial cell wall. Transpeptidase & associated proteins constitute various types of specific binding proteins which have affinity for cephalosporins like Cephalexin SSIndications for CefalexinS1.Respiratory tract infections S2.Urinary tract infections S3.Surgical prophylaxis S4.Skin infections` S5.Joint & bone infections S6.Otitis media` S7.Reproductive tract infections` SSContra-indicationsS1.Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins S2.Porphyria S3.Neuromuscular disorders.