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  • Cephalexin
  • First Generation Cephalosporins
  • Otitis Media
  • Surgical Wound Infection
  • Urinary Tract Infections

Cephalexin

Cephalexin is an antibiotic approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1970 and is classified as a first-generation cephalosporin. This drug is widely used in outpatient and inpatient healthcare settings due to its favorable safety and efficacy profile. Cephalexin is commonly utilized in the treatment of urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, otitis media, bone infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Proteus mirabilis, and skin and soft tissue infections primarily caused by S aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. Cephalexin is administered prophylactically to minimize the risk of surgical site infections and other bacterial infections. Both streptococcal and staphylococcal species can cause these infections. This comprehensive activity provides an overview of the indications, mechanism of action, contraindications, and adverse effects of cephalexin, enabling the interprofessional healthcare team to utilize it appropriately in patient care.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABOS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 12 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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