Term Name:	cephalexin
Synonyms:	(6R,7R)-7-{[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetyl]amino}-3-methyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 7-(D-alpha-Aminophenylacetamido)desacetoxycephalosporanic acid, 7-beta-(D-alpha-Amino-alpha-phenylacetylamino)-3-methyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid, 7beta-[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetamido]-3-methyl-3,4-didehydrocepham-4-carboxylic acid, Cefalexin, cefalexina, cefalexine, cefalexinum, Celexin, Cepastar, Cepexin, Cephacillin, Ceporexin, CEX
Definition:	A semisynthetic first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic having methyl and beta-(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetamido groups at the 3- and 7- of the cephem skeleton, respectively. It is effective against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms, and is used for treatment of infections of the skin, respiratory tract and urinary tract.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:3534]  ( EBI )