Bactrim
Utilized to target bacterial overgrowth to relieve infections.
Strengths: 400/80 · 800/160mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Septrin
- Therapeutic class
Trimethoprim Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Dihydrofolate Reductase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to trimethoprim; severe renal impairment
- Precautions and warnings
maintain adequate fluid intake; monitor blood counts during long-term use
- Minor side effects
nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
skin rash; pruritus
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Utilized to target bacterial overgrowth to relieve infections.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Roche
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
digoxin; phenytoin
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in elderly.
Serious side effects
blood dyscrasias — requires immediate medical attention; stevens-johnson syndrome — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Interferes with bacterial folic acid synthesis, stopping the growth and reproduction of bacteria.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Consult doctor; folic acid supplementation may be required. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Bactrim
Utilized to target bacterial overgrowth to relieve infections.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Trimethoprim
- Listed indication(s): Bacterial Infection
Usually available as
- 360 tablets - 400/80 mg89-400-80-mg-2216
- 120 tablets - 800/160 mg89-800-160-mg-2222