Bactrim Information

Basic information about Bactrim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim)

Bactrim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) is highly recommended to cure an preventing bacterial infections.

Bactrim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) acts by killing sensitive bacteria. It is a antibiotic combination containing a sulfonamide.

It is preferable to store Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim at room temperature. It is recommended to store Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim in dry and dark place, and out of children’s and pet’s reach.

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Warnings and Precautions about Bactrim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim)

If you have any medical conditions or serious diseases, you may prefer to call your nurse before accepting Bactrim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim).

Every patient should be aware that every medication lead to side effects if it is taken by wrong schedule, or you have ever had allergic reaction to it.

Nevertheless, most patients do not suffer from any side effects. Bactrim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) is a safe and effective medication that is used to improve condition of patients suffering from an preventing bacterial infections.

The most common side effects are:

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

• nausea, vomiting, appetite loss.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:

• irregular heartbeat, unusual tiredness or weakness, stomach cramps/pain, severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling of the mouth face lips or tongue, hives, difficulty breathing, itching, tightness in the chest.) , vaginal irritation or discharge, shortness of breath, unusually pale skin, yellowing of the skin or eyes, seizures, severe diarrhea, blistered peeling red or swollen skin, decreased urination, severe or persistent nausea or vomiting, purple patches under the skin, chills fever or sore throat, severe or persistent cough, chest pain, hallucinations, unusual bruising or bleeding, painful or stiff neck, bloody or black tarry stools, joint or muscle pain, severe or persistent headache, depression.

Do not use Bactrim if:

• you are in week 38 of pregnancy or later (full-term) or you are breast-feeding;
• you had a severe allergic reaction to any other sulfonamide (sulfa) medicine (eg, glipizide, hydrochlorothiazide);
• you are allergic to any ingredient in Bactrim or to similar medicines;
• you are taking dofetilide;
• you have anemia caused by low levels of folate in the blood or urinary blockage;
• the patient is a child younger than 2 months old.

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Important :

• Lab tests, including complete blood cell counts and kidney function tests, may be performed while you use Bactrim . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Bactrim only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (e.g., the common cold).
• Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Bactrim while you are pregnant. Do not use Bactrim if you are in week 38 of pregnancy or later (full-term). Bactrim is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Bactrim.
• Use Bactrim with extreme caution in children younger than 10 years old who have diarrhea or an infection of the stomach or bowel.
• Bactrim may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Bactrim. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
• Diabetes patients - Bactrim may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Be sure to use Bactrim for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
• Long-term or repeated use of Bactrim may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
• Bactrim may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Bactrim.

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