This is everything 1st Gen Ceph Drugs. For my RN Program this class includes Cephalexin.

First-Generation Cephalosporins

Examples: Cefadroxil, Cefazolin, Cephalexin Class: Anti-infective | Pharmacologic: Cephalosporin (1st Gen) MOA: Binds to bacterial cell-wall membrane → cell death (bactericidal).

Top Indications

1️⃣ Skin & soft-tissue infections. 2️⃣ UTIs. 💉 Cefazolin: peri-operative surgical prophylaxis.

Therapeutic Effect

Resolution of infection — ↓ redness, swelling, discharge, pain, fever.

Contraindications / Cautions

• Allergy: Cephalosporin or serious PCN reaction → risk of anaphylaxis.
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