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Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell death.
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Penicillin: A group of antibiotics used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.
Amoxicillin: A broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic that is used to treat various bacterial infections.
Vancomycin: An antibiotic used to treat serious Gram-positive bacterial infections by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.