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    This drug study card summarizes information about the antibiotic cephalexin. It is classified as a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including skin infections, pneumonia, ear infections, urinary tract infections, and bone/joint infections. It works by binding to the bacterial cell wall membrane and causing cell death. Important information is provided about dosing, administration, potential side effects, drug interactions, and nursing implications.

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    This drug study card summarizes information about the antibiotic cephalexin. It is classified as a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including skin infections, pneumonia, ear infections, urinary tract infections, and bone/joint infections. It works by binding to the bacterial cell wall membrane and causing cell death. Important information is provided about dosing, administration, potential side effects, drug interactions, and nursing implications.

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    This drug study card summarizes information about the antibiotic cephalexin. It is classified as a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including skin infections, pneumonia, ear infections, urinary tract infections, and bone/joint infections. It works by binding to the bacterial cell wall membrane and causing cell death. Important information is provided about dosing, administration, potential side effects, drug interactions, and nursing implications.

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    Document - Drug Card One

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    Linda Adamson
    This drug study card summarizes information about the antibiotic cephalexin. It is classified as a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including skin infections, pneumonia, ear infections, urinary tract infections, and bone/joint infections. It works by binding to the bacterial cell wall membrane and causing cell death. Important information is provided about dosing, administration, potential side effects, drug interactions, and nursing implications.

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    DRUG STUDY CARD

    GENERIC NAME: cephalexin

    TRADE NAME(S): Keflex, Apo-Cephalex, Novo-Lexin, Nu-


    Cephalex

    CLASSIFICATION: THERAPEUTIC: anti-infective -


    PHARMACOLOGIC :1ST Generation cephalosporins

    THERAPEUTIC ACTION(S)/EFFECT(S): Bactericidal action


    against susceptible bacteria. Bind to bacterial cell wall
    membrane, causing cell death.

    USES/INDICATIONS: Treatment of: Skin infections-


    Pneumonia-Ottis media-Urinary tract infections-Bone and
    Joint infections-Septicemia. Not suitalble for the treatment
    of meningitis.

    CONTRAINDICATIONS/CAUTIONS:

    Contraindicated in: Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.


    serious hypersensitivity to penicillins.

    Use Cautiously In: Renal impairment- History of G.I.


    disease- Geriatric patients (consider age, wt., body mass,
    current medications, and chronic disease states) OB-
    Pregnancy or lactation (half-life is shorter and blood levels
    lower).

    NORMAL DOSAGE AND ROUTE(S):

    PO (ADULTS): Most infections - 250-500 mg q 6 hr.


    Uncomplaicated cystitis, skin and soft tissue infections,
    streplococcal pharyngitis -500 mg q 12 hr.

    PO (CHILDREN): Most infections- 25-50 mg kg/day divided


    q 6-8 hr.
    PHARMACOKINETICS: Absorption-Rapid. Distribution-
    Widely, across placenta and enters breast milk in low
    concentrations. Half-life-50-80 mins.(increased in renal
    impairment)

    ADVERSE EFFECTS/COMMON SIDE EFFECTS: CNS:


    SEIZURES (HIGH DOSES) dizziness, fatigue, headache GI:
    diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, cramps. DERMA: rashes,
    pruritis, urticaria. HEMAT: blood dyscrasias, anemaia.
    Allergic reactions: anaphylaxis and serum sickness. GU:
    vaginitis, vaginal discharge.

    INTERACTIONS: DRUG-DRUG : Probenecid- decrease


    excretion and increased blood levels of really excreted
    cephalosporins. Concurrent use of loop diuretics or
    aminoglycosides may increase risk of renal toxicity.

    NURSING IMPLICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATION:

    Assessment

    •Assess for infection (vital signs,appearance of wound,


    sputum, urine and stool,WBC) at the beginning and
    during therapy.

    •before initiating therapy obtain hx of


    cephalosporin/penicillin hypersensitivity.

    •obtain C&S before therapy.

    •assess renal function; decreased dosage if impaired

    •observe patient for signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis


    (rash,pruritus,laryngeal edema, wheezing)
    Discontinue drug and notify physician .

    Implementation

    •PO: Administer around the clock. May be given of full or


    empty stomach. Given with food may minimize GI
    irritation. Shake oral suspension well before giving and
    refrigerate .

    TEACHING POINTS:

    •Instruct Patient to complete full course of therapy even if


    symtoms subside.

    •Can be taken with meals; best on empty stomach

    •Take at equal intervals around clock to maintain


    blood levels. Missed dose should be taken as
    soon as possible unless almost time for next
    dose, do not double dose.

    •Advise patient to report any sign of superinfection


    (furry overgrowth on tongue, vaginal discharge
    or itching, loose foul smelling stools)

    •Instruct patient to notify Heath Care Professionals


    to report if fever and diarrehea develop. Advise
    patient not to treat diarrhea.

    •Increse fluid intake.

    •Notify physician of symptoms of allergic reaction.


    (fever, difficulty breathing, rash)

    •Caution patient that alcohol should be avoided


    during and for several day after theraphy.

    •Carry identification (medical-alert) if


    cephalosporin allergic.

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