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Cephalexin

Cephalexin Structure
CAS No.
15686-71-2
Chemical Name:
Cephalexin
Synonyms
CEFALEXIN;oroxin;CEPOREX;CEPHALEXINE;CEFALEXIN SODIUM;cex;s6437;syncl;oracef;keforal
CBNumber:
CB1210543
Molecular Formula:
C16H17N3O4S
Molecular Weight:
347.39
MOL File:
15686-71-2.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Modify Date:
2024/7/2 8:55:00

Cephalexin Properties

Melting point 196-198°C
alpha [α]D20 +144~+158° (c=0.5, H2O) (Calculated on dehydrous basis)
Boiling point 727.4±60.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 1.3040 (rough estimate)
refractive index 1.6320 (estimate)
storage temp. Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
solubility NH4OH 1 M: 50 mg/mL, clear, yellow
form Solid
pka 5.2, 7.3(at 25℃)
color White to light yellow
PH pH (5g/l, 25℃) 3.5~5.5
Water Solubility 12.5g/L(25 ºC)
Merck 13,1986
BCS Class 4
InChIKey AVGYWQBCYZHHPN-CYJZLJNKSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 15686-71-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 5-Thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 7-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetyl]amino]-3-methyl-8-oxo-, (6R,7R)- (15686-71-2)

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H317-H334
Precautionary statements  P261-P272-P280-P284-P302+P352-P333+P313
Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements  42/43
Safety Statements  22-36/37-45
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  XI0350000
HS Code  29419000
Toxicity TDLo orl-hmn: 14 mg/kg/D:GIT AACHAX -,361,68
NFPA 704
0
3 0

Cephalexin price More Price(5)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) PHR1848 Cephalexin Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material 15686-71-2 1G ₹15144.18 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) 33989 Cefalexin VETRANAL?, analytical standard 15686-71-2 100MG ₹11236.35 2022-06-14 Buy
SRL 56338 Cephalexin Hydrate (CFL), 95-103% 15686-71-2 1Gms ₹2220 2022-05-26 Buy
SRL 56338 Cephalexin Hydrate (CFL), 95-103% 15686-71-2 5Gms ₹8240 2022-05-26 Buy
SRL 56338 Cephalexin Hydrate (CFL), 95-103% 15686-71-2 25Gms ₹19380 2022-05-26 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
PHR1848 1G ₹15144.18 Buy
33989 100MG ₹11236.35 Buy
56338 1Gms ₹2220 Buy
56338 5Gms ₹8240 Buy
56338 25Gms ₹19380 Buy

Cephalexin Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Description

Use of the ampicillin-type side chain conveys oral activity to cephalexin. Whereas it no longer has an activating side chain at C-3 and, as a consequence, is somewhat less potent, it does not undergo metabolic deactivation and, thus, maintains potency. It is rapidly and completely absorbed from the GI tract and has become quite popular. Somewhat puzzling is the fact that the use of the ampicillin side chain in the cephalosporins does not result in a comparable shift in antimicrobial spectrum. Cephalexin, like the other first-generation cephalosporins is active against many Gram-positive aerobic cocci but is limited against Gram-negative bacteria. It is a widely used drug, particularly against Gram-negative bacteria causing urinary tract infections, Gram-positive infections (Staphyl ococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoni ae and Streptococcus pyogenes) of soft tissues, pharyngitis, and minor wounds.

Chemical Properties

White cryst. powder

Uses

Antibacterial.

Definition

ChEBI: 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 G am-positive organisms, and is used for treatment of infections of the skin, respiratory tract and urinary tract.

Antimicrobial activity

It is resistant to staphylococcal β-lactamase. Gram-positive rods and fastidious Gram-negative bacilli, such as Bordetella spp. and H. influenzae, are relatively resistant. It is active against a range of enterobacteria, but it is degraded by many enterobacterial β-lactamases. Citrobacter, Edwardsiella, Enterobacter, Hafnia, Providencia and Serratia spp. are all resistant. Gram-negative anaerobes other than B. fragilis are susceptible. Because of its mode of action it is only slowly bactericidal to Gram-negative bacilli.

Pharmacokinetics

Oral absorption: >90%
Cmax 500 mg oral: c. 10–20 mg/L after 1 h
Plasma half-life: 0.5–1 h
Volume of distribution: 15 L
Plasma protein binding: 10–15%
Absorption and distribution
It is almost completely absorbed when given by mouth, the peak concentration being delayed by food. Intramuscular preparations are not available: injection is painful and produces delayed peak plasma concentrations considerably lower than those obtained by oral administration.
In synovial fluid, levels of 6–38 mg/L have been described after a 4 g oral dose, but penetration into the CSF is poor. Useful levels are achieved in bone (9–44 mg/kg after 1 g orally) and in purulent sputum. Concentrations of 10–20 mg/L have been found in breast milk. Concentrations in cord blood following a maternal oral dose of 0.25 g were minimal.
Metabolism and excretion
It is not metabolized. Almost all the dose is recoverable from the urine within the first 6 h, producing urinary concentrations exceeding 1 g/L. The involvement of tubular secretion is indicated by the increased plasma peak concentration and reduced urinary excretion produced by probenecid. Renal clearance is around 200 mL/min and is depressed in renal failure, although a therapeutic concentration is still obtained in the urine. It is removed by peritoneal and hemodialysis. Some is excreted in the bile, in which therapeutic concentrations may be achieved.

Clinical Use

Cephalexin, 7α-(D-amino-α-phenylacetamido)-3-methylcephemcarboxylicacid (Keflex, Keforal), was designed purposelyas an orally active, semisynthetic cephalosporin. Theoral inactivation of cephalosporins has been attributed to twocauses: instability of the β-lactam ring to acid hydrolysis(cephalothin and cephaloridine) and solvolysis or microbialtransformation of the 3-methylacetoxy group (cephalothin,cephaloglycin). The α-amino group of cephalexin renders itacid stable, and reduction of the 3-acetoxymethyl to a methylgroup circumvents reaction at that site.
Cephalexin occurs as a white crystalline monohydrate. Itis freely soluble in water, resistant to acid, and absorbed wellorally. Food does not interfere with its absorption. Becauseof minimal protein binding and nearly exclusive renal excretion,cephalexin is recommended particularly for the treatmentof urinary tract infections. It is also sometimes used forupper respiratory tract infections. Its spectrum of activity isvery similar to those of cephalothin and cephaloridine.Cephalexin is somewhat less potent than these two agentsafter parenteral administration and, therefore, is inferior tothem for the treatment of serious systemic infections.

Side effects

Nausea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort are relatively common. Pseudomembranous colitis has been described and overgrowth of Candida with vaginitis may be troublesome. Otherwise, mild hypersensitivity reactions and biochemical changes common to cephalosporins occur. Very rare neurological disturbances have been described, particularly in patients in whom very high plasma levels have been achieved. There are rare reports of Stevens–Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route.Moderately toxic by ingestion and other routes. An experimental teratogen. Other experimental reproductiveeffects. Human systemic effects by ingestion: nausea,vomiting, and diarrhea. When heated to decomposition itemits

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