When to use an ORAL cephalosporin and which one

July 2012

When to use an ORAL cephalosporin and which one can be a challenge.

They're not first-line for many outpatient infections anymore.

Oral first-generation agents (cephalexin, etc) are known for their gram-positive coverage. Use cephalexin for outpatient skin infections...IF you don't suspect methicillin-resistant Staph aureus (MRSA).

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