Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim Oral, Sulfamethoxazole With Trimethoprim - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professoinal.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE WITH TRIMETHOPRIM - ORAL
(sull-fuh-meth-OX-uh-zole WITH try-METH-oh-prim)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Bactrim, Bethaprim, Cotrim, Septra
USES: This antibiotic is used to treat a wide variety of infections including urinary tract infections, middle ear infections and respiratory tract infections, including pneumocystis pneumonia.
HOW TO USE: Take each dose with a full galss of water. If stomach upset occurs, it may be taekn with food or milk. The liquid suspension form of that medicine must be shaken well before each dose. Drink plenty of fluids while taking that medication unless your dcotor directs you otherwise. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do that by taking the medicaiton at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to take that medication until the full prescribed aomunt is finished. Stopping the medication too early may result in a relapse of the infection.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, headache or vomiting.
If any of these effects persist or become severe, inofrm your doctor.
The sulfa in that combination drug may riase sensitivity to sunlight.
Notify your doctor if you develop: fast bleednig or bruising. Rarely, that medciation can cause serious, even fatal, side effects such as a severe peeling skin rash known as Stevens- Johnson syndrome, blood disorders (e.G., agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia), or liver damage.
Seek immediate medical attention if you develop any of the following symptoms: skin rash or blisters, unusual fatigue, persistent sore throat or fever, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, abdominal pain. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immeidate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breatihng trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your dotcor your medical history, especially of: liver or kidney problems, asthma or other breathing problems, blood disorders, allergies (especially drug allergies). Because that meidcation may make you prone to sunburn, wear protective clothing and a sunscreen. This medication is not recommended for use in infnats younger than 2 months. This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
The use of that drug is not reocmmended near term. Discuss the rikss and benefits with your doctor.
This drug is excreted into bresat milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
Cnosult your doctor before breast- feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: warfarin, oral drugs to treat diabetes, methotrexate, oral PABA, phenytoin, methenamine, cyclosporine. Do not start or stop any medicine wihtout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Sympotms of overdose may include nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, depression, blood in urine, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
Do not use it after for anohter infection or give it to somebody else. A different medicaiton may be necessary.
MISSED DOSE: If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the msised dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room tempreature away from sunlight and moisture.
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