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Cephalexin

CHEBI:CHEBI_3534

Definition

A semisynthetic first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic having methyl and beta-(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetamido groups at the 3- and 7- of the cephem skeleton, respectively. It is effective against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms, and is used for treatment of infections of the skin, respiratory tract and urinary tract.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C16H17N3O4S
Molecular Mass
347.38900
Charge
0
SMILES
[H][C@]12SCC(C)=C(N1C(=O)[C@H]2NC(=O)[C@H](N)c1ccccc1)C(O)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H17N3O4S/c1-8-7-24-15-11(14(21)19(15)12(8)16(22)23)18-13(20)10(17)9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-6,10-11,15H,7,17H2,1H3,(H,18,20)(H,22,23)/t10-,11-,15-/m1/s1
InChIKey
ZAIPMKNFIOOWCQ-UEKVPHQBSA-N

Alternative Names

  • (6R,7R)-7-{[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetyl]amino}-3-methyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
  • 7-(D-alpha-Aminophenylacetamido)desacetoxycephalosporanic acid
  • 7-beta-(D-alpha-Amino-alpha-phenylacetylamino)-3-methyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid
  • 7beta-[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetamido]-3-methyl-3,4-didehydrocepham-4-carboxylic acid
  • Cefalexin
  • cefalexina
  • cefalexine
  • cefalexinum
  • Celexin
  • Cepastar
  • Cepexin
  • Cephacillin
  • Ceporexin
  • CEX

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

oboInOwl#hasDbXref
Wikipedia:Cefalexin
DRON_00010000
2231
core#notation
CHEBI:3534

Additional References

Wikipedia:Cefalexin

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Additional Attributes

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BULK INGREDIENT
dosage_form
FOR SUSPENSION
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BULK INGREDIENT
labeler_name
Pharma-C, Inc.
marketing_start_date
20120604
application_number
ANDA218947
product_ndc
63629-7740
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DRON_00010000
2231
generic_name
Cephalexin Monohydrate
brand_name
CEPHALEXIN
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CEPHALEXIN
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8 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (50090-3202-6)
package_ndc
68788-7796-2
listing_expiration_date
20241231
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198b8446-8758-eb8d-e063-6394a90a1a3a
route
ORAL
package_marketing_start_date
16-NOV-05
rxcui
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unii
OBN7UDS42Y
manufacturer_name
NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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CHEBI:3534
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active_ingredient_strength
333 mg/1
active_ingredient_name
CEPHALEXIN
pharm_class
Cephalosporins [CS]
upc
0382804106288
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