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Oriprim Ds 800 Mg/160 Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Zydus Cadila
Medicine Composition :  Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Oriprim Ds 800 Mg/160 Mg Tablet

Oriprim tablet is composed of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim. It is used for the control, treatment and prevention of conditions such as urinary tract infections, bacterial infections and urinary tract bacterial infections.

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to any of the ingredients present in it. Before using this medication tell your doctor if you are using any prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, other herbal and dietary pills and supplements or if you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding.

This drug should be taken in doses prescribed by the doctor. Dosage depends on conditions such as medical condition, diet, age, and counteraction with other medicines.

    What are the uses of Oriprim Ds 800 Mg/160 Mg Tablet

    • Bacterial Infections

    What are the contraindications of Oriprim Ds 800 Mg/160 Mg Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Oriprim Ds 800 Mg/160 Mg Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Oriprim Ds 800 Mg/160 Mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      It is recommended that pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using Oriprim.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

    What are the substitutes for Oriprim Ds 800 Mg/160 Mg Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Oriprim Ds 800 Mg/160 Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is composed of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim. Sulfamethoxazole causes inhibition of the enzymatic alteration of pteridine and p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) into dihydropteroic acid. It competes with PABA for combining with dihydrofolate synthetase. This is an intermediate of the tetrahydrofolic acid (THF) synthesis. Trimethoprim combines to dihydrofolate reductase it brings about inhibition of dihydrofolic acid (DHF) reduction into tetrahydrofolic acid (THF).

      What are the interactions of Oriprim Ds 800 Mg/160 Mg Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Medicine

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        This medication interacts with warfarin, phenytoin, methotrexate, cyclosporine, indomethacin and others.
      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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