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cephalexin

Brand names: Keflex

Form	Strength
CAPSULE, ORAL	250 mg

Display First Generation Cephalosporins Class: 08120604

Medication comments:

Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy.
Generic + Route (Brand) • Indications	Usual Adult Dose Comments	Renal Dosage Adjustments
cephalexin PO (Keflex^©)	250-500 mg q6h	CrCl > 60: No adjustment necessary CrCl 10-59: 500 mg q8h CrCl < 10 or HD/PD: 500 mg q12h

Available ED To-Go medications.
Description (Qty)
cephalexin (Keflex) 250 mg capsules (#4)

Enteral Drug Administration notes.
Generic (Brand)	Comments and Considerations	Recommendations for Administration with Enteral Nutrition
cephalexin (Keflex)	Do not crust tablet or manipulate capsules (sensitization). Suspension may contain sorbitol.	Use available suspension

Last updated: Apr. 3, 2024

Renal Adjustment Policy cephalexin subject to adjustments by pharmacy.

Pharmacy Contact Info:

Main Inpatient Pharmacy: ext 4599, 3503
Fax: 704-878-7283

Director of Pharmacy - Randi Raynor, PharmD: ext 4501
Clinical Coordinator - Laura Rollings, PharmD: ext 4597
Pharmacy Informaticist - Stephen Pringle, PharmD: ext 7645
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Amy Wingler, CPhT: ext 7385
Pharmacy Automation Coordinator (Omnicell) - Melissa Fulford, CPhT: ext 3556

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