Bactrim

Genric Name : SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM

Bactrim, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim are combination antibiotics that are prescribed for a variety of bacterial infections. They are also used to treat the pneumocystis type of pneumonia. Bactrim, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, should not be given to children under the age of two months because of the risk of serious side effects.

Bactrim, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim are taken by mouth with a full eight-ounce glass of water. If the medication causes an upset stomach, it can be taken with food or milk. Unless advised otherwise by your doctor, it is important to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication in order to kidney stones from forming. The prescribed dosage of Bactrim, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim are based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Since antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in the body remains at a constant level, be sure to evenly space your doses of Bactrim, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim in order to achieve the best results. It is also important to continue taking Bactrim, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim until you have used all of the prescribed medication even if your symptoms have disappeared to prevent bacteria from continuing to grow.

Some side effects that may be experienced while taking Bactrim, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or headache. If these effects persist or become worse, advise the doctor or pharmacist. Some more serious side effects that may occur and should be reported to the doctor immediately are muscle weakness, mood changes, and new lump or growth in the goiter area of the neck. On occasion, some highly serious side effects may occur such as blood in the urine, changes in the amount of urine released, confusion, persistent headache, neck stiffness, and seizures. This symptoms should be reported to your doctor immediately as they are very serious and may require a change in medication.

Some patients may have a severe allergic reaction to Bactrim, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, so be aware if you experience skin rash or blisters, itching, swelling, persistent sore throat or fever, paleness, joint aches or paints, persistent couch, breathing difficulty, bleeding or bruising easily, yellow color to eyes or skin, persistent nausea or vomiting, fatigue, or dark colored urine. Any of these signs are symptoms of a severe, and possibly fatal allergic reaction to Bactrim, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim and should be reported to the doctor immediately. On occasion Bactrim, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim may cause an intestinal condition know as pseudomambranous colitis because of stubborn bacteria and may occur weeks after therapy has stopped. Do not use any anti-diarrhea or narcotic pain medications if you experience these symptoms since that will worsen the condition.

The use of Bactrim, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim for long periods or repeated therapy may cause oral thrush or a vaginal yeast infection. Call your doctor if you experience a change in vaginal discharge or have white patches in your mouth.

As with any medication, notify your doctor if you have any allergies, have a history of alcohol use, or certain blood disorders. Any unusual symptoms that occur while taking Bactrim, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim should be reported to your doctor or pharmacist.