Sulfamethopyrazine

Sulfamethopyrazine is used to treat chronic respiratory problems such as chronic bronchitis. It may also be administered for the use of urinary tract infection, malaria and a few other diseases as per your doctor’s discretion. The main mechanism of its action is to inhibit the growth and thereby kill disease-causing parasites. Sufficient precautions must be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the medicine may cause complications in fetal health or in infants. You must discuss the pros and cons of this drug especially if you have a history of liver, lungs, heart or kidney diseases. You must make the doctor aware of any prescription drugs, such as hormonal pills, or any dietary supplements that you may be taking, as Sulfamethopyrazine may interact with the drugs and cause adverse reactions. The dosage of the medicine is directed according to your health condition, medical history and response to the therapy. There may be few common side effects to this medicine such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, drowsiness. Some adverse reactions include renal impairment, fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, abnormally enlarged liver, some neurological problems causing problems in balance and coordination, fluctuations of thyroid level or glucose level in the blood.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Bacterial Infections

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Skin Rash

• Allergic Reaction

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking trimethoprim with alcohol may cause unpleasant side effects such as tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting, fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, .

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Ciplin 400mg/80mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Ciplin 400mg/80mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Sulfamethopyrazine as ingredient

• Bactrim Ds 800 Mg/160 Mg Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Ciplin Ds 800 Mg/160 Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Ciplin 400Mg/80Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medicine acts as a competitive inhibitor of dihydropteroate synthetase, a bacterial enzyme. Aminobenzoic acid (PABA) is a substrate of dihydropteroate synthetase that is hindered from combining. In order for synthesis of folic acid to take place, this inhibition reaction is absolutely necessary.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.