Co - trimoxazole

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What drug class is Co-trimoxazole 

Co-trimoxazole is a combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole and is in a class of medications called sulfonamides. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics will not kill viruses that can cause colds, flu, or other viral infections.

What is Co-trimoxazole  used for

Co-trimoxazole is used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as pneumonia (a lung infection), bronchitis (infection of the tubes leading to the lungs), and infections of the urinary tract, ears, and intestines. It also is used to treat ' travelers ' diarrhea.

When should I take Co-trimoxazole 

Co-trimoxazole is best taken with food. Missed dose ,  If you forget to take your dose at the correct time , take one as soon as you remember. Try to take the correct number of doses each day, leaving 12 hours between doses. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a forgotten dose.

What is the action of Co-trimoxazole 

Co-trimoxazole is a combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole and is in a class of medications called sulfonamides. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics will not kill viruses that can cause colds, flu, or other viral infections.

What are the side effects of Co-trimoxazole 

itching. sore throat. fever or chills. severe diarrhea (watery or bloody stools) that may occur with or without fever and stomach cramps (may occur up to two months or more after your treatment)

What is the meaning of Co-trimoxazole 

Listen to pronunciation. A drug used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria and protozoa. It is a combination of two anti-infection drugs , sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim .

What is the indication of Co-trimoxazole 

Co-trimoxazole is best taken with food. Missed dose , If you forget to take your dose at the correct time , take one as soon as you remember. Try to take the correct number of doses each day, leaving 12 hours between doses. Co-Trimoxazole can be used to treat or prevent: Lung infections (pneumonia or PJP) caused by a bacteria called Pneumocystis jirovecii. Infections caused by a bacteria called Toxoplasma (toxoplasmosis).


what is the contraindication of Co-trimoxazole 

tell your doctor if you have or have ever had severe allergies; asthma; low levels of folic acid in the body which may be caused by malnutrition (you do not eat or cannot digest the nutrients needed for good health); human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; porphyria (an inherited blood disease that may cause skin , Co-trimoxazole is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to trimethoprim or sulfonamides and in patients.



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