CO-TRIMOXAZOLE - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Common Side-Effects
7 Rare Side-Effects
8 Disease Interactions
9 Technical Classification
10 Storage Conditions
11 Available Alternatives
- 11.1 Common Drugs with CO-TRIMOXAZOLE as Ingredient
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Overview

CO-TRIMOXAZOLE is a Schedule H drug.
Co-trimoxazole is an antibiotic. It stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication. Co-trimoxazole is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Usage

CO-TRIMOXAZOLE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, asthma, severe allergies, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency (an inherited blood disease), any allergy, who are taking other medications. Avoid exposure to sunlight. Avoid excess dosage.

Common Side-Effects

CO-TRIMOXAZOLE : Bone Marrow Suppression, Depression, Easy Bruising, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Loss Of Coordination, Fainting, Ringing In Ears, Hallucinations, Nervousness

Rare Side-Effects

CO-TRIMOXAZOLE : Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Throat Soreness, Wheezing, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Chest Discomfort, Shortness Of Breath, Pale Skin, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools

Disease Interactions

CO-TRIMOXAZOLE can interfere with: Bone Marrow Suppression, G6pd Deficiency, Asthma, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Allergy, Acute Liver Failure, Porphyria, Anemia, Folate Deficiency Anemia, Acute Renal Failure, Hemolytic Anemia, Alcoholism, Malnutrition, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Urinary Retention

Technical Classification

CO-TRIMOXAZOLE is categorized as: SULFONAMIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CO-TRIMOXAZOLE as Ingredient

SEPTRAN C TAB

CO-TRIMOXAZOLE