09.15.2022 - By Eric Christianson, PharmD; Pharmacology Expert and Clinical Pharmacist
On this podcast episode, I discuss cephalexin pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more!
Penicillin allergies and cross-reactivity are common questions with regard to the use of cephalexin and I discuss this briefly in the podcast episode.
Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin with its primary sweet spot being gram-positive bacteria like Staph and Strep species.
Warfarin, probenecid, zinc, and a couple of others are potential medications that can interact with cephalexin. I discuss this further in this podcast episode.