keflex

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes keflex for a patient's ear infection.

Definition

Noun: 1. A brand name for the antibiotic cefalexin: Keflex is a prescription medication belonging to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics. It is used to treat bacterial infections in various parts of the body.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Keflex for my sinus infection.
  • She had an allergic reaction to Keflex, so she cannot take cephalosporins.
  • A standard course of Keflex is often taken for ten days.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: In formal medical communication, the generic name "cefalexin" (or "cephalexin") is typically used. "Keflex" is the trade name used by the manufacturer and is common in patient-facing instructions and pharmacy labels.
  • The active ingredient in Keflex is cefalexin.

Variants and Related Words

• Cefalexin / Cephalexin (n): The generic, non-proprietary name for the antibiotic.
• Cephalosporin (n): The broader class of antibiotics to which Keflex belongs.

Synonyms

• Cefalexin: The direct generic equivalent.
• Antibiotic: A general term for a substance that fights bacterial infections (Keflex is a specific type of antibiotic).

Related Phrases

• "On Keflex": A common phrase indicating a patient is taking this medication.
  • The patient is on Keflex for a skin infection.
• "Allergic to Keflex": Indicates a specific drug allergy.
  • Please note in her chart that she is allergic to Keflex.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an oral cephalosporin (trade names Keflex and Keflin and Keftab) commonly prescribe for mild to moderately severe infections of the skin or ears or throat or lungs or urinary tract

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cephalexin
• Keflex
• Keflin
• Keftab