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Bacstol 100mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Trimethoprim
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Bacstol 100mg Tablet

Bacstol is an antibacterial which is used for bacterial infections. It is mainly used to deal with simple cases of urinary tract infections. This medication may have an effect on the production of red blood cells, especially if taken in large doses, or over prolonged periods of time. Signs such as a sore throat, fever or pallor are symptoms of an overdose.

Care should be taken while administering this medicine to patients with folate deficiency. This medicine is contraindicated in individuals that have hypersensitivity to it, are anaemic and have folic deficiency.

    What are the uses of Bacstol 100mg Tablet

    • Bacterial Infections

    What are the contraindications of Bacstol 100mg Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Bacstol 100mg Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Bacstol 100mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Use of this medication 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?

      This medication may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Please consult your doctor before consuming this medication if you are a breastfeeding women.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

    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 combines to dihydrofolate reductase it brings about inhibition of dihydrofolic acid (DHF) reduction into tetrahydrofolic acid (THF). Tetrahydrofolic acid is an important predecessor to thymidine synthesis and hindrance with the synthesis of pathway brings about inhibition of bacterial DNA synthesis.

      What are the interactions of Bacstol 100mg 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

        Medicine

        The medicine interacts with Methotrexate, Warfarin, Metformin, Telmisartan and others.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Disease

        This medication interacts with Folate deficiency, Renal disease.
      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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      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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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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