How effective is Keflex for Cellulitis? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.1/5 Long term ratings: 3.7/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Keflex (cephalexin) is for Cellulitis and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 26 Keflex users and is updated continuously.
What is Keflex?
Keflex has active ingredients of cephalexin. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 15,844 Keflex users. Check the latest studies of Keflex.
What is Cellulitis?
Cellulitis (infection under the skin) is found to be associated with 2,108 drugs and 2,337 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cellulitis.
26 people are studied for taking Keflex in Cellulitis
Overall effectiveness (number of people):
Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):
Keflex effectiveness for Cellulitis (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 7
- moderate: 11
- high: 6
- very high: 2
Long Term:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 0
- moderate: 1
- high: 2
- very high: 0
Gender of people who take Keflex for Cellulitis *:
- female: 84.62 %
- male: 15.38 %
Age of people who take Keflex for Cellulitis *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 3.85 %
- 20-29: 26.92 %
- 30-39: 15.38 %
- 40-49: 11.54 %
- 50-59: 15.38 %
- 60+: 26.92 %
Who find Keflex more effective for Cellulitis?
Gender of people who take Keflex for Cellulitis *:
- female: 87.5 %
- male: 12.5 %
Age of people who take Keflex for Cellulitis *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 37.5 %
- 30-39: 0.0 %
- 40-49: 0.0 %
- 50-59: 25.0 %
- 60+: 37.5 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Keflex?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Keflex safety and effectiveness.How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related publications that referenced our studies:
- Yaylaci S, Yilmaz EU, Guclu E, Kumsar NA, Tamer A, Karabay O, "Clozapine-Induced Febrile Neutropenia and Cellulitis", Turkish journal of emergency medicine, 2014 Mar .
- Yaylaci S, Yilmaz EU, Guclu E, Kumsar NA, Tamer A, Karabay O, "Clozapine-Induced Febrile Neutropenia and Cellulitis", Turkish journal of emergency medicine, 2014 Mar .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Keflex (15,844 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Cellulitis (75,290 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on cephalexin (the active ingredients of Keflex) and Keflex (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
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