(iStockphoto) Every year, more than 700,000 people take the Graduate Record Exam, commonly known as the GRE. While the test is similar in many ways to its college-entrance cousin, the SAT, there are some important differences.
Cephalexin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; and infections of the bone, skin, ears, , genital, and urinary tract. Cephalexin is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.
Treating bacterial infections and preventing heart valve infections are two common Keflex uses. Bacterial infections that can be treated with the drug include urinary tract infections, bone infections, and middle ear infections, among others. Keflex does not work against infections caused by a virus, such as the flu, stomach flu, or common cold. Currently, there are no universally recognized off-label Keflex uses.