http://branddrugsonline.info Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole With Trimethoprim - Oral Brand Drug Feed Wed, 23 May 2012 17:35:47 CDT en http://sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim.7222.sulfamethoxazole-with-trimethoprim-oral.branddrugsonline.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare proefssional before using this 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 taken with food or milk. The liquid suspension form of this medicine must be shaken well before each dose. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Antibiotics work hottest when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking the medication at evenly spcaed intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finihsed.
Stopping the medication too early may result in a relapse of the inefction. SIDE EFFECTS: This meidcation may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, headache or vomiting. If any of thsee effects persist or become severe, inform your doctor.
The sulfa in this combination drug may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Notify your doctor if you develop: not hard bleeding or bruising.
Rarely, this medication 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 this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble.

If you notice other effects not listed above, contcat your doctor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: Tell your docotr your medical history, especially of: liver or kidney problems, asthma or other breathing problems, blood disorders, allergies (especially drug allergies). Bceause this medication may make you prone to sunburn, wear protective clothing and a sunscreen. This medication is not recommended for use in infants younger than 2 motnhs. This drug should be used only when clealry needed during pregnancy. The use of this drug is not recommended near term. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Conuslt 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 traet diabetes, methotrexate, oral PABA, phenytoin, methenamine, cyclosporine.

Do not start or stop any mdeicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, depression, blood in urine, and loss of concsiousness.

NOTES: This medication has been prescribed for your current cnodition only. Do not use it later for another infection or give it to somebody else. A different medication may be necessray. MISSED DOSE: If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almsot time for the next dose.

If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. STORAGE: Store at room temperautre away from sunlight and moisture.]]>