Q: How does SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM work?

USDailyMed:Sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim AU:C J01EE01(WHO)J04AM08(WHO) AU:S4(Prescription only)CA:℞-onlyUK:POM(Prescription only)US:℞-only 8064-90-2 358641 318412 D00285 CHEBI:3770 ChEMBL58061 DTXSID0032233 Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, sold under the trade namesBactrim,Cotrim(a short form of theBritish Approved Name,Co-trimoxazole) andSeptra, among others, is afixed-dose combinationantibioticmed

Q: What pharmaceutical form is SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM available in?

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM: TABLET 800 mg/1 (ORAL)

Q: What are the side effects of SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM?

Common side effects includenausea,vomiting, rash, anddiarrhea.Severeallergic reactionsandClostridioides difficileinfectionmay occasionally occur.Its use inpregnancyis not recommended.It appears to be safe for use duringbreastfeedingas long as the baby is healthy. A recent study supported previouscase reportsthat the treatment of teens or young adults with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole can cause serious adverse results. The study found that the 30-day risk of developing potentially lethalrespirat

Q: Does SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM interact with other medications?

Its use is advised against in people being concomitantly treated with: ACE inhibitorslikecaptopril,enalapril,lisinopril,perindopril, andramiprildue to the potential for additivehyperkalaemiceffectsPrilocaine— additive risk ofmethaemoglobinaemiaAntiarrhythmicslikeamiodarone(increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias) anddofetilide(increased risk of QT interval prolongation)Antibacterials likedapsone(increases plasma levels of both drugs),methenamine(increased risk of crystalluria) andrifampicin(as

Q: Can SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM be used during pregnancy?

Its use during pregnancy is contraindicated, although it has been placed in Australian pregnancy category C.Its use during the first trimester (duringorganogenesis) and 12 weeks prior to pregnancy has been associated with an increased risk of congenital malformations, especially malformations associated with maternal folic acid deficiency (which is most likely related to the mechanism of action of co-trimoxazole) such asneural tube defectssuch asspina bifida, cardiovascular malformations (e.g.Eb

Q: What ATC class does SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM belong to?

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM: ATC J01EA01. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

Question 1

What is SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM used for?

Accepted Answer

Contraindications include the following:
Known hypersensitivity to trimethoprim, sulphonamides or any other ingredients in the formulationsPregnancySevere liver failure, marked liver parenchymal damage, or jaundice.Serious haematological disorders andporphyria(due to the sulfonamide component of the preparation).Severechronic kidney disease(CrCl <15 ml/min) where repeated measurements of the plasma concentration cannot be performed

Question 2

How does SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM work?

Accepted Answer

USDailyMed:Sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim
AU:C
J01EE01(WHO)J04AM08(WHO)
AU:S4(Prescription only)CA:℞-onlyUK:POM(Prescription only)US:℞-only
8064-90-2
358641
318412
D00285
CHEBI:3770
ChEMBL58061
DTXSID0032233
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, sold under the trade namesBactrim,Cotrim(a short form of theBritish Approved Name,Co-trimoxazole) andSeptra, among others, is afixed-dose combinationantibioticmed

Question 3

What is the active ingredient in SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM?

Accepted Answer

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM

Question 4

What pharmaceutical form is SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM available in?

Accepted Answer

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM: TABLET 800 mg/1 (ORAL)

Question 5

What are the side effects of SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM?

Accepted Answer

Common side effects includenausea,vomiting, rash, anddiarrhea.Severeallergic reactionsandClostridioides difficileinfectionmay occasionally occur.Its use inpregnancyis not recommended.It appears to be safe for use duringbreastfeedingas long as the baby is healthy.
A recent study supported previouscase reportsthat the treatment of teens or young adults with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole can cause serious adverse results. The study found that the 30-day risk of developing potentially lethalrespirat

Question 6

Does SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM interact with other medications?

Accepted Answer

Its use is advised against in people being concomitantly treated with:
ACE inhibitorslikecaptopril,enalapril,lisinopril,perindopril, andramiprildue to the potential for additivehyperkalaemiceffectsPrilocaine— additive risk ofmethaemoglobinaemiaAntiarrhythmicslikeamiodarone(increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias) anddofetilide(increased risk of QT interval prolongation)Antibacterials likedapsone(increases plasma levels of both drugs),methenamine(increased risk of crystalluria) andrifampicin(as

Question 7

Can SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM be used during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Its use during pregnancy is contraindicated, although it has been placed in Australian pregnancy category C.Its use during the first trimester (duringorganogenesis) and 12 weeks prior to pregnancy has been associated with an increased risk of congenital malformations, especially malformations associated with maternal folic acid deficiency (which is most likely related to the mechanism of action of co-trimoxazole) such asneural tube defectssuch asspina bifida, cardiovascular malformations (e.g.Eb

Question 8

Who manufactures SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM?

Accepted Answer

Pharmasource Meds, LLC

Question 9

What ATC class does SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM belong to?

Accepted Answer

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM: ATC J01EA01. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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