Cephalexin Safety Profile & Adverse Events

Safety Profile Overview

First-generation cephalosporin for skin, urinary, and respiratory infections. Cross-reactivity with penicillin allergy is an important safety consideration.

Generic Name

cephalexin

Brand Names

Keflex

Therapeutic Class

Cephalosporin Antibiotic

Manufacturer

Various

What Pharma Signal Tracks for Cephalexin

Adverse Events (FAERS) — All FDA Adverse Event Reporting System reports mentioning Cephalexin, including serious outcomes, hospitalizations, and deaths.
FDA Recalls — Class I, II, and III recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts related to Cephalexin products.
Label Changes — Boxed warning additions, new contraindications, dosing modifications, and safety-related labeling supplements.
Risk Score — Composite risk score (0–100) combining adverse event rates, recall history, and label severity with explainable breakdown.
Pharmacovigilance Signals — Proportional Reporting Ratio (PRR) and Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR) analysis detecting disproportionate adverse reactions.
Trend Analysis — Monthly time series with anomaly detection for emerging safety signals.

Data Disclaimer: Pharma Signal aggregates data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) and other public regulatory sources. FAERS reports do not establish causation. Report counts may reflect prescription volume rather than relative safety. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical decisions.

Get Cephalexin Safety Data via API

One API call returns adverse events, risk scores, recalls, and pharmacovigilance signals for Cephalexin.

curl "https://api.pharma-signal.com/drug/safety/cephalexin" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_key"

# Returns risk score, adverse event counts,
# serious/death rates, recalls, and signals

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