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cephalexin

cephalexin
Brand names: Cephalexin Monohydrate
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
CAPSULE, ORAL 250 mg; 500 mg
POWDER FOR RECONSTITUTION, ORAL 125 mg/5 mL; 250 mg/5 mL    


Comments:

Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note:  “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments

Cephalosporins (Pediatrics)

Medication Ordered

Brand Name

Ordered Dosage

Frequency

Formulary Medication

Equivalent Dose

Frequency

Cefadroxil

Duricef

15mg/kg

Q12hours

Cephalexin

12.5mg/kg

Q6hours

1 gm

Q12hours

250mg

Q6hours

Creatinine

Clearance

< 40mL/min

12.5mg/kg

Q8hours

250mg

< 10mL/min

12.5mg/kg

Q12hours

250mg

Cefprozil

Cefzil

15mg/kg

Q12hours

Cefuroxime

15mg/kg

Q12hours

250mg

Q12hours

250mg

Creatinine Clearance

< 10mL/min

15mg/kg

Q24hours

250mg

Cefpodoxime

Vantin

5mg/kg

Q12hours

Cefdinir

7mg/kg

Q12hours

200mg

Q12hours

300mg

Creatinine Clearance

< 30mL/min

7mg/kg

Q24hours

300mg

Hemodialysis

7mg/kg

After HD


Oral Cephalosporins:
Pharmacy Automatic Therapeutic Substitution & Renal Dose Adjustment for Adults 

Medication Ordered

Ordered Dosage

Frequency

Formulary Medication

Equivalent Dose

Frequency

Cefadroxil

1000 mg

Q12 hours

 

Cephalexin

 

500 mg

Q6 hours

Creatinine

Clearance

< 50 mL/min

500 mg

Q12 hours

< 10 mL/min

500 mg

Q24 hours

Hemodialysis

250 mg

Q24 hours post HD

 

 

 

                            

 

 

 

Drug Name Common Side Effects
cephalexin
  • GI: diarrhea
  • watch for rash/allergy
  • dizziness

Last updated: Nov. 30, 2021
  • Therapeutic Interchange: T.I.


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