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cephalexin, or levofloxacin, or clindamycin

Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Cephalexin is a beta-lactam antibiotic that inhibits cell wall synthesis in bacteria.

Cephalexin is a beta-lactam antibiotic that inhibits cell wall synthesis in bacteria. Used for Uncomplicated urinary tract infections, Skin and skin structure infections.

At a glance

Generic namecephalexin, or levofloxacin, or clindamycin
Also known asKelfex, Levaquin, Cleocin
SponsorVanderbilt University Medical Center
Drug classcephalosporin
Targetpenicillin-binding proteins (PBPs)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Cephalexin works by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, resulting in the disruption of the cell wall synthesis and ultimately leading to bacterial cell death.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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