Preferred Name |
cephalexin |
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Definitions |
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. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_3534 |
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label |
cephalexin |
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prefixIRI |
CHEBI:3534 |
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prefLabel |
cephalexin |
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textual 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. |
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subClassOf |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_23066 |