Cefoxitin vs Cephalexin

## Cefoxitin vs Cephalexin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Cefoxitin** and **Cephalexin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Cephalexin**: First-generation cephalosporin inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cefoxitin — N/A; Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cefoxitin — N/A; Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Cefoxitin — N/A; Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol.

**Type**: Cefoxitin — Small molecule; Cephalexin — Small molecule.