Keflex

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Overview:

Keflex
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Cefuroxime, a second-generation cephalosporin, is used to treat severe upper and lower respiratory tract infections, skin infections, otitis media, and surgical prophylaxis. For the treatment of the following infections (respiratory, skin, soft tissue, urinary tract infections, ear, nose, throat infectsion) caused by; S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, S. pyogenes (group A ß-hemolytic streptococci), E. coli, P. mirabilis, Klebsiella sp, coagulase-negative staph. Also used to treat acute bacterial bronchitis in patients with COPD

Mechanism Of Action:
Cefuroxime, like the penicillins, is a beta-lactam antibiotic. By binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, it inhibits the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cell lysis is then mediated by bacterial cell wall autolytic enzymes such as autolysins; it is possible that cefuroxime interferes with an autolysin inhibitor.

News Articles on Cefuroxime

Former nurse pleads guilty to forgery  -  ‎Apr 4, 2009‎
They included pills such as Hydrocodone-APAP, Vicodin, Tramadol HCL, Methotrexate, Folic Acid, Keflex, Ultram, Prednisone, Azithromycin and others. Albert Lea Tribune

Hageseth breaks silence  -  ‎Apr 17, 2009‎
Another man thanked him for refilling his Keflex without expensive treks to new doctors after relocating. But while those may be people for whom Hageseth's San Mateo Daily Journal

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Schedules Conference Call and Webcast ...  -  ‎Apr 6, 2009‎
MiddleBrook currently markets KEFLEX, the immediate-release brand of cephalexin, and MOXATAG – the first and only FDA-approved once-daily amoxicillin. Business Wire (press release)

LWSN, CERS, MBRK  -  ‎Apr 8, 2009‎
MiddleBrook currently markets KEFLEX, the immediate-release brand of cephalexin, and MOXATAG - the first and only FDA-approved once-daily amoxicillin. TMC Net

10-K: MIDDLEBROOK PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.  -  ‎Mar 13, 2009‎
We are currently in the early stages of preparing for a Phase III clinical trial for our KEFLEX (cephalexin) PULSYS product candidate for the treatment of MarketWatch (press release)

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Q4 2008 Earnings Call Transcript  -  ‎Mar 5, 2009‎
These reps are already in the field detailing healthcare professionals about the benefits of our Keflex 750 mg product and educating pharmacists about Seeking Alpha

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals' Nationwide Field Sales Force Hired  -  ‎Feb 25, 2009‎
The territory managers who have completed our training program are in the field now with KEFLEX ® 750 mg patient starter samples talking to health care Business Wire (press release)

Company Profile for MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  -  ‎Mar 13, 2009‎
MiddleBrook currently markets KEFLEX, the immediate-release brand of cephalexin, and MOXATAG – the first and only FDA-approved once-daily amoxicillin. Business Wire (press release)

Health Coverage and Job Worries  -  ‎Mar 6, 2009‎
He said he needed Keflex but couldn’t afford it. I applaud the stores who are willing to help by providing free antibiotics. If we’re worried about overuse New York Times Blogs

Deadly skin disease targeted  -  ‎Mar 3, 2009‎
Participating patients will be treated with one or more generic antibiotics, including bactrim, keflex and clindamycin, which have shown some effectiveness Arizona Republic

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals to Webcast Management Presentation at ...  -  ‎Mar 2, 2009‎
MiddleBrook currently markets KEFLEX ® , the immediate-release brand of cephalexin, and MOXATAG – the first and only FDA-approved once-daily amoxicillin. American Digital Networks (press release)

StandoutStocks.com: "Stocks that Standout" picks for today are ...  -  ‎Feb 20, 2009‎
MiddleBrook currently markets KEFLEX(R), the immediate-release brand of cephalexin, and will begin promoting MOXATAG(TM) - the first and only FDA-approved Trading Markets (press release)

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Q4 net loss widens  -  ‎Mar 6, 2009‎
Mar 06, 2009 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- MBRK | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, a developer and marketer of Trading Markets (press release)

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Retains Almac Pharma Services(r) to ...  -  04 Feb 2009
The Company currently markets the Keflex brand of cephalexin and has received regulatory approval for MOXATAG -- the first and only once-daily amoxicillin GlobeNewsWire (press release),

Urinary tract infections in children  -  Jan 21, 2009
Some commonly used antibiotics include trimethoprim, co-amoxiclav (Augmentin) and cefalexin (Ceporex or Keflex). Your child will probably need to take guardian.co.uk,

How is cystitis treated?  -  Jan 21, 2009
...their brand names) include: trimethoprim (Trimopan), nitrofurantoin (Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin), cefalexin (Ceporex, Keflex) and amoxicillin. guardian.co.uk,

Treatment options for respiratory infections  -  Jan 27, 2009
In practice, however, such first-generation cephalosporins as cephalexin (Keflex) are often used. This is because cephalexin has repeatedly led to higher Clinical Advisor,

What treatments work for frequent cystitis?  -  Jan 21, 2009
Your doctor might prescribe trimethoprim (brand name Trimopan), nitrofurantoin (Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin) or cefalexin (Ceporex, Keflex). guardian.co.uk,

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals To Launch Moxatag March 2009  -  Jan 12, 2009
The Company currently markets the Keflex brand of cephalexin and has received regulatory approval for Moxatag - the first and only once-daily amoxicillin Logistics Online (press release),

Hartland nurse charged with felony  -  Dec 19, 2008
They included pills such as Hydrocodone-APAP, Vicodin, Tramadol HCL, Methotrexate, Folic Acid, Keflex, Ultram, Prednisone, Azithromycin and others. Albert Lea Tribune,

Middlebrook Pharmaceuticals Opens Administrative and Sales Office ...  -  Dec 4, 2008
The Company currently markets the Keflex brand of cephalexin and has received regulatory approval for Moxatag -- the first and only once-daily amoxicillin PR Newswire (press release),

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Q3 2008 Earnings Call Transcript  -  Nov 13, 2008
Net sales of our Keflex products totaled $2.3 million for the current quarter, an $878000 decrease or 28% when compared to the 2007 third quarter results. Seeking Alpha,

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Schedules Conference Call and Webcast ...  -  Oct 30, 2008
The Company currently markets the KEFLEX(R) brand of cephalexin and has received regulatory approval for MOXATAG(TM) - the first and only once-daily PR Newswire (press release),

CORRECTED - UPDATE 3-Targanta drug seen similar to rivals-FDA  -  Nov 18, 2008
Cephalexin is also sold in various forms, including Keflex by Middlebrook Pharmaceuticals Inc (MBRK.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), Reuters

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Announces Orange Book Listing of ...  -  Nov 6, 2008
MiddleBrook currently markets the Keflex brand of cephalexin and has received regulatory approval for Moxatag -- the first and only once-daily amoxicillin SYS-CON Brasil,

Targanta drug appears similar to rival-US FDA staff  -  Nov 17, 2008
Cephalexin is also sold in various forms, including Keflex by Middlebrook Pharmaceuticals Inc, among other brands. "To date, no oritavancin-resistant guardian.co.uk,

Germantown pharma takes it to the next level  -  Nov 12, 2008
To date it has marketed only Keflex, which treats bacterial infections. Rudnic's "leadership and vision resulted in some unparalleled product lines, Business Gazette,

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Hires Key Commercial Team Members  -  Nov 19, 2008
The Company currently markets the Keflex brand of cephalexin and has received regulatory approval for Moxatag - the first and only once-daily amoxicillin PR Newswire (press release),

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association  -  Nov 18, 2008
52 She reported to the defendant physician that she was allergic to Keflex, but she was vague in giving details about her reaction to the drug. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (subscription)

Doctors, researchers frustrated with new strains of bacteria  -  Oct 19, 2008
..."Keflex for urinary tract infections is essentially worthless today because it's not effective against MRSA (an antibiotic-resistant form of the staph Times Daily (subscription),

MiddleBrook to Webcast Management Presentation at the 10th Annual ...  -  Oct 14, 2008
The Company currently markets the Keflex(R) brand of cephalexin and has received regulatory approval for MOXATAG(TM) - the first and only once-daily Trading Markets (press release),

MiddleBrook to Webcast Management Presentation at the 10th Annual ...  -  Oct 14, 2008
The Company currently markets the Keflex(R) brand of cephalexin and has received regulatory approval for MOXATAG(TM) - the first and only once-daily SYS-CON Media,

Not every sore throat is strep  -  Oct 7, 2008
Of course, the cephalosporin medications such as Ceclor, Omnicef and Keflex may be used, however, about 1 in 20 persons who are penicillin allergic also Great Falls Tribune,

Learn about the World Antibiotics Market  -  Sep 24, 2008
USP II-23Advancis's Keflex Receives FDA Approval II-23Wockhardt Gains Marketing Approval for Cefuroxime axetil inthe US II-23Wyeth's Mylotarq Receives International Business Times,

Learn about the World Antibiotics Market  -  Sep 24, 2008
USP II-23 Advancis's Keflex Receives FDA Approval II-23 Wockhardt Gains Marketing Approval for Cefuroxime axetil in the US II-23 Wyeth's Mylotarq Earthtimes (press release),

BUYINS.NET: CYTX, GGAL, MBRK, NETL, PVTB, SNTA Have Also Been ...  -  Oct 7, 2008
In addition, MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals sells its Keflex products in both capsule and powder formulations for the treatment of skin and skin structure Trading Markets (press release),

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Announces Changes to Management Team  -  Oct 7, 2008
The Company currently markets the Keflex(R) brand of cephalexin and has received regulatory approval for MOXATAG(TM) -- the first and only once-daily SYS-CON Media,

Lord James Blyth Appointed Vice Chairman of MiddleBrook  -  Oct 17, 2008
The Company currently markets the KEFLEX(R) brand of cephalexin and has received regulatory approval for MOXATAG(TM) -- the first and only once-daily PR Newswire (press release),

أدوية نينوى تنتج مضادا حياتيا جديدا  -  Sep 26, 2008
جديد من المضاد الحياتي الÙ?عال المعروÙ? محليا باسم ÙƒÙ?لكس (Keflex)ØŒ مبينا أنه يستخدم Ù?ÙŠ علاج العديد من الحالات المرضية كتسمم الدم, التهاب المجاري التنÙ?سية, أخبار النجÙ? الاشرÙ?,

FDA Safety Changes: Viramune, Agrylin, Keflex, Furadantin, Mycobutin  -  Sep 11, 2008
The FDA approved in May safety labeling revisions for a cephalexin capsules (Keflex; Middlebrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc), nitrofurantoin oral suspension Medscape (subscription)

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Announces Stockholder Approval and ...  -  Sep 5, 2008
Of the approximately $100 million of gross proceeds received from EGI, MiddleBrook has used (i) approximately $11 million to repurchase its Keflex assets PharmaLive.com (press release),

Are Drug Reps Really Necessary?  -  Aug 26, 2008
Examples of such branded medications that can or have be ordered in this way are Keflex, Extendryl, and Allerx. Possibly several more can or are available GNIF Brain Blogger,

Athletes’ seemingly innocuous superficial skin infection may ...  -  Sep 5, 2008
...“Bacteria have developed ways to be resistant to … common antibiotics,� like Keflex (cephalosporin; Eli Lilly), making them harder to treat than some common Ortho SuperSite,

MiddleBrook Stockholders Approve $100 Mln. Equity Financing ...  -  Sep 4, 2008
...development of its once- daily PULSYS version of Keflex and the pediatric version of its Amoxicillin PULSYS product previously on-hold, and for working RTT News,

Maryland unemployment picture rosier than most states'  -  Aug 21, 2008
...we expect to begin preparing for the commercial launch of Moxatag and to restart our Keflex Pulsys and amoxicillin pediatric clinical development Business Gazette,

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Closes $100 Million Financing  -  Sep 4, 2008
Of the roughly $100 million of gross proceeds received from EGI, MiddleBrook has used around $11 million to repurchase its Keflex assets previously sold to Trading Markets (press release),

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Files Definitive Proxy Statement with ...  -  Jul 30, 2008
If the closing of the proposed equity issuance occurs, then upon such closing MiddleBrook will use (i) approximately $11 million to repurchase its Keflex MarketWatch

Elmore County Sheriff's Office investigates firearm thefts  -  Aug 6, 2008
A suspect was found with 54 Lortab 10mg, 30 Flexeril 10mg and 30 Keflex 10 mg. Theft: A Stihl saw valued at $875.46 was taken from a property located at the Prattville Progress,

Another biotech firm’s CEO to step down  -  Jul 8, 2008
MiddleBrook, which went public in 2003, has seen its revenue increase in the past year, largely due to sales of Keflex, an antibiotic. Business Gazette,

Bluefish watch  -  Jul 11, 2008
They gave me some antibiotic (Keflex) and said, 'We'll see what happens.' It turns out it was a little bit of a staph infection type thing. Connecticut Post,

BUYINS.NET: KPPC, LPHI, MBRK, MIDD, MVIS, MXWL Have Also Been On ...  -  Jul 28, 2008
In addition, MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals sells its Keflex products in both capsule and powder formulations for the treatment of skin and skin structure Trading Markets (press release),

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals to launch new drug in 2009  -  Jul 25, 2008
...after transactional costs and roughly $20 million spent to buy back the company’s rights to Keflex, sold last year to raise some much-needed cash. Bizjournals.com,

Beacon Equity Issues Technical Trade Alerts on Market Movers  -  Jul 25, 2008
MiddleBrook also agreed to repurchase its Keflex assets previously sold to Deerfield Management affiliates in November 2007 for about $11 million…� TransWorldNews (press release),

AllPennyStocks.com Announces Its July 21st to July 25th Stocks to ...  -  Jul 18, 2008
The Company currently markets the Keflex(R) brand of cephalexin and has received regulatory approval for MOXATAG(TM) - the first and only once-daily Stockhouse,

Hot Stocks: Capital Advantages  -  Jul 11, 2008
MiddleBrook had previously purchased Keflex—used to treat skin, respiratory, ear, and other infections—from Eli Lilly. The company remains convinced that a Washingtonian.com,

BUYINS.NET: KPPC, LPHI, MBRK, MIDD, MVIS, MXWL Have Also Been On ...  -  Jul 28, 2008
In addition, MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals sells its Keflex products in both capsule and powder formulations for the treatment of skin and skin structure Manufacturing Business Technology,

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals to Conduct Investor Update Conference ...  -  Jul 22, 2008
The Company currently markets the Keflex(R) brand of cephalexin and has received regulatory approval for MOXATAG(TM) -- the first and only once-daily istockAnalyst.com,

Lifeline for biotech  -  03 Jul 2008
MiddleBrook will also buy back rights to Keflex, a drug the company previously sold to raise funds. The remaining money from the Equity Group investment Baltimore Sun,

Kim Looks Great After a Face Lift  -  Jun 20, 2008
I had to get a RX of Keflex antibiotics for after the surgery, and some pain killers. Make Me Heal: How were you feeling the night before the surgery and on Make Me Heal,

Evaluation and Management of the Infected Total Hip and Knee  -  Jun 25, 2008
Furthermore, a recent advisory statement provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons discussed routine prophylaxis with keflex, amoxicillin, Ortho SuperSite,

LOCAL BRIEFING  -  May 13, 2008
Revenue rose 35 percent, to $2.4 million, on higher sales of the anti-infection drug Keflex. The Securities and Exchange Commission settled claims against a Washington Post,

A script for safety  -  Jun 21, 2008
The error was attributed to a pharmacy tech entering Keppra, an anti-epileptic drug, instead of Keflex, an antibiotic, into the computer system, Carroll County Times (subscription),

'Oxygen may not have saved her life'  -  Jun 13, 2008
Prof JJ Joubert a locum after a telephonic consultation with Dr JF Eloff, prescribed an antibiotic, Keflex, and Myprodol, while pharmacist Dirk du Toit Helderberg.com,

Pharmaceutical company shopping for a buyer  -  Jun 10, 2008
Middlebrook continued to do well selling its 750 mg strength Keflex capsules. It also received FDA approval of a New Drug Application for its once-daily Stockhouse,

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2008 Results  -  May 13, 2008
During the first quarter, MiddleBrook continued the commercialization of its 750 mg strength Keflex capsules through a targeted and dedicated national Earthtimes (press release),

Sore throats vs. strep throat: The lowdown  -  May 9, 2008
For those allergic to penicillin or amoxicillin, there are several alternatives, such as Keflex or Zithromax. Strep throat is contagious, but not as much as Scotts Valley Banner,

LOCAL BRIEFING  -  May 13, 2008
Revenue rose 35 percent, to $2.4 million, on higher sales of the anti-infection drug Keflex. The Securities and Exchange Commission settled claims against a Washington Post,

Jenny “Martzâ€? Peterson Fund Raiser  -  Apr 5, 2008
Jenny Peterson lost her eye site in 1976, when she had a severe reaction to a common antibiotic called Keflex and Bicillin which is a type of Penicillin. KTIV,

Sigma Annual Report to shareholders  -  Apr 20, 2008
Prior to her infective portfolio of Ceclor and Pharmacy Finance program, appointment, she was General Keflex, where he successfully his current role Sydney Morning Herald,

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Keflex is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAncef; Biofuroksym; Ceclor; Ceclor Cd; Cedax; Cefditoren; Cefizox; Cefotan; Ceftin; Ceftizoxime Sodium; Cefurax; Cefuril; Cefuroxim; Cefuroxime; Cefuroxime Axetil; Cefuroxime Free Acid; Cefuroxime Sodium; Cefuroxime Sodium Salt; Cefuroxime [Usan:Ban:Inn]; Cefuroxime and Dextrose in Duplex Container; Cefuroximo [Inn-Spanish]; Cefuroximum [Inn-Latin]; Cefzil; Cephuroxime; Ceptaz; Duricef; Elobact; Fortaz; Keflex; Keftab; Kefurox; Kefurox in Plastic Container; Kerurox; Mandol; Maxipime; Mefoxin; Monocid; Omnicef; Oraxim; Rocephin; Sharox; Tazicef; Vantin; Velosef; Zinacef; Zinacef Danmark; Zinacef in Plastic Container; Zinat; Zinnat

Drug Category:
Keflex is categorized under the following by the FDA: Anti-bacterial Agents; Cephalosporins; ATC:J01DC02

Dosage Forms:
POWDER; POWDER FOR SOLUTION; TABLET

Absorption:
Well absorbed from the GI tract (bioavailability is 37-52%)

Interactions:
-->Interactions for Cefuroxime:

Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions: A false-positive reaction for glucose in the urine may occur with copper reduction tests (Benedictís or Fehlingís solution or with ClinitestÒ tablets) but not with enzyme-based tests for glycosuria. As a false-negative result may occur in the ferricyanide test, it is recommended that either the glucose oxidase or hexokinase method be used to determine blood plasma glucose levels in patients receiving cefuroxime.

Cefuroxime does not interfere with the assay of serum and urine creatinine by the alkaline picrate method.





Chemical IUPAC Name:
4-(carbamoyloxymethyl)-8-[2-(2-furyl)-2-methoxyimino-acetyl]amino-7-oxo-2-thia-6-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-4-ene-5-carboxylic acid

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