This drug is a combination of two medications: trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections (e.g., middle ear, urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat certain infections, such as pneumonia (Streptococcus pneumoniae). This medication may not be used in children younger than 2 months because of the risk of serious side effects. This drug treats only certain types of infections. It does not work for viral infections (such as influenza). Excessive or incorrect use of antibiotics can lead to poor performance.
How should Sulfamethoxazole-TMP DS Tablets be used?
Take this medication by mouth with absolute water (8 ounces / 240 milliliters) as prescribed by your doctor. Take stomach complaints with food or milk. Use this medication and drink plenty of water, reducing the almost impossible risk of kidney stones, unless your doctor specifically advises otherwise. Dosage is based on your health status and response to treatment.
For best results, take this antibiotic at different times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time each day.
Continue taking this drink until you absolutely reach the indicated number, even after a specific number of days. Stopping very early may allow the microorganisms to continue to grow and may lead to repeated infections.
Tell your doctor if your situation continues or worsens.
Side effects
Nausea, diarrhea, and loss of appetite may occur. If one of these effects persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist quickly.
Remember that this drug is prescribed because your doctor has determined that the benefit for you is greater than the risk of side effects. Almost everyone who uses this medication has no serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following serious side effects: muscle impotence, mental/mood swings, symptoms of kidney problems (such as changes in urine count), extreme sleepiness, symptoms of low blood sugar levels (sudden sweating, tremors, fast heartbeat, appetite, blurred vision, dizziness, tingling in hands/feet, etc.).
Seek medical assistance immediately if there are any fairly serious side effects.
This product can cause serious (possibly fatal) allergic reactions and other side effects, including skin rashes (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome), bleeding (e.g., agrocytosis, tumor anemia), liver damage, or non-serious damage. Call for medical assistance immediately if you notice these symptoms: sore throat that won’t pass, cough that won’t pass, nausea/vomiting that won’t stop, skin and blisters, itching/edema (especially from face/itching/edema tongue/throat), swollen lymph nodes that are fresh or worse, bleaching, joint pain, breathing problems, no tolerance for bleeding/ bruising, yellow eyes or skin, abnormal fatigue, black urine.
This drug may cause uncomplicated intestinal problems caused by a microorganism called C. difficile. This condition can occur during healing or months after healing has stopped. Tell your doctor immediately if you are suffering from: diarrhea that does not stop, pain in the abdomen or lower abdomen, blood/mucus in the stool.
Do not use antidiaria or opioids if you have these symptoms. They may worsen the symptoms.
Prolonged or repeated use of these medications can lead to thrush in the mouth or new fungal infections. If you notice white spots in your mouth, changes in vaginal discharge, or other new signs, contact your physician.
This is not an absolute list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not mentioned above, contact your physician or pharmacist.
In the U.S., call your doctor for medical advice regarding side effects. 1-800-FDA-1088 or you can report side effects to the FDA at www. FDA.Gov/Medwatch.
For medical advice regarding side effects, call your Canadian physician at 1-866-234-2345 to report side effects to Health Canada.
Precautionary Measures
Before taking sulfamethoxazole Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to the medicine or sulfatrimethoprim at trimethoprim. or if you have other allergies. This product contains inactive ingredients that may cause allergic reactions or other problems. Consult your pharmacist for more information.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist about the status of your disease before using this drug, especially kidney disease, liver disease, certain blood deviations (such as anemia due to vitamin acidic acid deficiency), blood tests with trisaccharide blood test: kidney disease, liver disease, certain blood deviations, such as porphyria, anemia due to vitamin folate deficiency), trimethoprim or sulfa drugs, vitamin deficiency (Folst or folic acid), allergies, asthma, decreased bone marrow function (myelosuppression), certain metabolic disorders 、、、、、 minerals (such as raised potassium or sodium layer in the blood).
This drug can cause live bacterial vaccines (such as the Bzhyl vaccine) to fail to function fully. Inform your care provider of your use of this medication prior to receiving immunizations.
Operate with your physician or dentist about all products you use (including prescription products, non-prescription resources, and herbal products).
This medication can make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit time in the sun. Avoid sunbeds and lamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing outdoors. Seek medical help immediately if you get light or blister/redness on your skin.
If you have diabetes, this product may affect your blood sugar levels. Check your blood glucose levels regularly as directed and discuss the results with your physician. If you show signs of low blood glucose levels, tell your doctor immediately (see section Side Effects). Your physician may need to adjust your diabetes medications, training program, or diet.
Elderly individuals may be more sensitive to the side effects of this product, especially skin reactions, blood abnormalities, non-vigorous bleeding/ bruising, and high potassium levels in the blood.
Patients with AIDS may be more sensitive to the side effects of this product, especially skin reactions, fever, and blood disorders.
Tell your own doctor if you are pregnant or plan to go heavy. There is no need to go heavy while using this product. sulfamethoxazole / This medication may damage the fetus. If you become pregnant, consult your doctor immediately about the risks and benefits of this medication.
This product turns into breast milk. Despite the fact that there are virtually no reports of damage to healthy babies, this product may have unwanted effects on sick or premature babies, or babies with certain disorders (yellow und, increased bilirubin in the blood, G6PD deficiency). Breastfeeding is not recommended for children with these criteria. Consult a physician before breastfeeding.
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