Description

Keflex is a brand name for the antibiotic cephalexin, which is commonly used to treat bacterial infections. It belongs to the class of cephalosporins and is effective against a variety of gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variations such as 'cefalexina' when discussing the medication. It is important to maintain a formal register and ensure that the term 'Keflex' is recognized as a brand name, while 'cefalexina' refers to the generic name. Avoid using colloquial terms that may not be understood in clinical contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor prescribed Keflex to treat the patient's skin infection.

ES: El médico recetó Keflex para tratar la infección en la piel del paciente.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Keflex with other antibiotics; mispronouncing 'Keflex' as 'Keflix'; using informal terms instead of the correct clinical terminology.