Antibiotic Keflex
Keflex is a drug that is prescribed against infections of the bacteria. The drug belongs to cephalosporin antibiotics and it acts by killing the bacteria.
Keflex can be taken with or without food. If you want to have good results, the whole course of the medicine should be taken. The whole dose of the drug has to be completed and should not be stopped in the mid of a course as it can only result in the infections to relapse.
When talking to the doctor, better inform him about all your allergic reactions and also about all your diseases, which will help the doctor to take an appropriate decision on the medication.
If pregnant or hoping to conceive soon, be careful with keflex. During this period, it is advised to take the drug only after consulting your doctor. Breast-feeding women should have to avoid feeding while on keflex medication as the drug is seen in breast milk and may harm, the new born.
While you are on Keflex medication, you should have top avoid bruises, as the drug is known to decrease the clotting ability. When going for lab tests, it is better to tell the lab technician and the doctor in advance that you are using Keflex as the drug can interact with the results.
Keflex is known to cause dizziness and it may worsen if alcohol is taken while taking the drug. After taking Keflex, avoid driving and do not perform any hard task.
The drug also comes with many allergic reactions and side effects. If you feel any uneasiness, contact the doctor immediately.
