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Medicines cefalexin monohydrateQuestion & answer

cefalexin monohydrate · Medicine question

How does cefalexin kill bacteria?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Cefalexin kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell-wall synthesis, as demonstrated in vitro for cephalosporins.

Sources for this answer

Cefalexin 250mg/5ml Oral SuspensionAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 8Document updated 4 July 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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