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Upper respiratory, ear and skin infections caused by bacteria
no
i have a liquad cephalexin that i had filled on may 21st and vever used. can i still use it
So you do not introduce bacteria into the wound and have an infection.
yes
Cephalexin (Cefalexin) is an antibiotic that affects a wide range or bacteria. It is used for a number of different infections including Chest infections and Urinary Tract Infection (aka 'water infection') It is commonly used as an alternative to a Penicillin, if the patient is allergic to Penicillins.
Yes! Amoxicillin is the drug doctors give to people with sinus infection/site throat
Both Amoxicillin and Cephalexin are prescribed medications that would be issued under the treatment of a physician. Therefore, a physician would have to give the directive to use both antibiotics simultaneously. It is unlikely that any physician would prescribe both at the same time. More importantly, both Amoxicillin and Cephalexin are antibiotics, often used to treat the same diagnosis such as urinary tract infection or a sinus infection. What differentiates them is their spectrum classification that relates to their inherent effectiveness to the level of infection. Amoxicillin is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic, treating a smaller range of bacteria than the broad-spectrum antibiotic, Cephalexin. Narrow-spectrum antibiotics tend to be lower in cost, and are often considered the first line of defense especially in milder case infections. When Amoxicillin is ineffective in combating the infection, Cephalexin may be prescribed for a more aggressive course of action due to its broader range of bacteria effectiveness. It would be superfluous to use both Amoxicillin and Cephalexin as their mechanism of action is similar, the disruption of bacterial cell wall synthesis. And given the additive side-effects of using both and the risks of antibiotic resistance developing, it may also be considered irresponsible.
No, most veterinarians use ceftiofur or cephalexin when they need an antibiotic from this class.
Yes, cephalexin can be used to clear pimples and bad acne; however, this must be taken as a prescription because of common side effects, including sore joints, bloody diarrhea and nausea.
For infection
It is of a similar structure to penicillin.