Can cephalosporins be taken during the later stage of influenza B?

Apr 10, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Hello, doctor. I'd like to ask if it's okay to take cefalexin during the later stage of type B influenza?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Cephalosporin antibiotics are an important class of anti-infective agents used to treat various bacterial infections. Among them, metronidazole-containing cephalosporins (such as ceftriaxone, cefmetazole) and cephalosporin-combined agents (such as cefmetazole-norfloxacin) are commonly used types within third- and fourth-generation cephalosporins, known for their high efficacy and safety. In the later stages of disease treatment, these cephalosporin antibiotics are typically required, with a usual oral dosage of 120–150 mg per day. Due to potential toxic side effects, they should be used strictly according to medical prescription to avoid adverse drug reactions. Additionally, it is important to conduct supplementary tests based on disease symptoms and antimicrobial susceptibility to assess whether the therapeutic effect meets expectations.