Sulfamethoxazole

Sulfamethoxazole is used for the control, treatment and prevention of conditions such as urinary tract infections, bacterial infections, and urinary tract bacterial infections. It works by preventing bacterial synthesis, thus slowing down the growth and reproduction of bacteria, ultimately killing them, and preventing the infection from spreading.

Do not use Sulfamethoxazole if you are allergic to any of the ingredients present in it. Before using Sulfamethoxazole tell your doctor if you are using any prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, or other herbal and dietary pills and supplements, if you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, or if you have any upcoming surgeries. Also let your doctor know your history of medical problems, pre-existing diseases and current health conditions.

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

Possible side effects of Sulfamethoxazole include gastrointestinal disturbances, aplastic anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, Stevens-johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis. If you experience side effects other than the ones listed above, you need to contact your doctor for immediate medical assistance.

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?

  Oriprim ds 800 mg/160 mg tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. 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 Sulfamethoxazole as ingredient

• L Trim 80 Mg/40 Mg Tablet

  Leben Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• G Kelfin 25 mg/500 mg Tablet

  Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Colizole Ds 800 Mg/160 Mg Tablet

  East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd

• Wypal Syrup

  Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Rancotrim Suspension

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Bactrim Syrup

  Abbott India Ltd

• Colizole Suspension

  East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd

• Tabrol 200Mg/400Mg Suspension

  Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Oriprim Suspension

  Zydus Cadila

• Septran Ds 800Mg/160Mg Tablet

  Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals 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.

Sulfamethoxazole cause inhibition of the enzymatic alteration of pteridine and p-amniobenzoic acid (PABA) into dihydropteroic acid. It competes with PABA for combining with dihydrofolate synthetase. This is an intermediate of the tetrahydrofolic acid (THF) synthesis.

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.