(Also known as: cefalexin; ceporexin-E; cephanasten; cophalexin; CEX)
Data alerts
The following alerts are based on the data in the tables below. An absence of an alert does not imply the substance has no implications for human health, biodiversity or the environment but just that we do not have the data to form a judgement.
Environmental fate
Ecotoxicity
Human health
 
 
Human health High alert: Reproduction/development effects
Warning: Significant data are missing
GENERAL INFORMATION
Description
A broad spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, urinary tract, respiratory tract, bones and joints.
Interferes with the bacteria's cell wall formation, causing it to rupture, and killing the bacteria.
Molecular targets
[Penicillin-binding protein 3, antagonist], [Penicillin-binding protein 2a, antagonist], [Penicillin-binding protein 1b, antagonist], [Penicillin-binding protein 2B, antagonist], [Penicillin-binding protein 1A, antagonist]
CAS RN
15686-71-2
EC number
239-773-6
CIPAC number
-
US EPA chemical code
-
PubChem CID
27447
ATCvet Code
QJ51DA01
Therapeutic Class
Antiinfectants for systemic use: Antibacterials for intramammary use
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