Cephalosporins for perioperative prophylaxis
Appear to be a good choice; more study needed
Publish date: February 1, 2007
Cheryl Guttman
Cheryl Guttman
National report — Cephalexin (Keflex, Dista and generics) and cefdinir (Omnicef) are both well-tolerated when administered orally for infection prophylaxis in patients undergoing in-office cutaneous surgical procedures.

