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Bactrim DS

Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of this medication is sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim and brand names are Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra, Septra DS, SMZ-TMP DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric.

The active ingredients of this medication are sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Inactive ingredients include docusate sodium 85%, sodium benzoate 15%, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate and pregelatinized starch.

It is manufactured by Roche Labs.

It is combination of two antibiotics and is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections (e.g., middle ear, urine, respiratory and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat pneumocystis a type of pneumonia.

Common Uses:

It is combination of two antibiotics and is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections (e.g., middle ear, urine, respiratory and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat pneumocystis a type of pneumonia.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
The first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;
Pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding;
Cough, feeling short of breath;
Diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
Feeling restless or irritable, confusion, hallucinations, seizure;
Slow heart rate, weak pulse, severe tingling, numbness, muscle pain or weakness.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people with:
Allergic reactions to this medication or any of its ingredients or to to sulfamethoxazole or trimethoprim;
Anemia (lack of red blood cells) caused by folic acid deficiency;
Kidney or liver disease;
Asthma or severe allergies;
AIDS.

It is also not recommended in pregnant women; women who are planning on becoming pregnant; and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Seizure medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin);
A diuretic (water pill);
A blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
Methotrexate (Trexall, Rheumatrex).

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