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Bactrim

Active Ingredient(s): Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim, SMX-TMP
First Approved by the FDA: July 30, 1973
Pharmaceutical Company: MUTUAL PHARM


Bactrim Article Summary

Sulfamethoxazole, Abbreviated Smx, Is A Sulfonamide Bacteriostatic Antibiotic. It Is Most Often Used As Part Of A Synergistic Combination With Trimethoprim In A 5:1 Ratio In Co-trimoxazole, Which Is Also Known As Bactrim, Septrin, Or Septra (also Abbreviated Smx/tmp). Its Primary Activity Is Against Susceptible Forms Of Streptococcus, Staphylococcus Aureus, Escherichia Coli, Haemophilus Influenzae, And Oral Anaerobes. It Is Commonly Used To Treat Urinary Tract Infections. In Addition Can Be Used ...

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Side Effects Of Bactrim
I need to know of any side effects that may occur while taking this medication.
Monday, 11/17/2008 5:33:16 PM  12 Replies RSS Feed for these replies
Double Dosage
Can I double up on my first dose of Bactrim to jump start the attack on my infection?
Tuesday, 9/23/2008 2:00:51 PM  2 Replies RSS Feed for these replies
Bactrim Forte During Pregnancy
i suspect i´may be pregnant and i have taken one tablet of bactrim forte for urinary track infection, is it safe?
Wednesday, 9/3/2008 12:50:57 PM  2 Replies RSS Feed for these replies
Bactrim Question
I've taken Bactrim in the past (15 yrs. ago) with no problem. Is it likely that I can take it now with no problems? I suspect a UTI and don't like the Mono/Mac that was prescribed and need another medicine.
Monday, 2/11/2008 10:48:36 AM  Post a Reply
Bactrim Side Effects
I am curious if anyone else has had any of these side effects from taking bactrim. My mouth is so swollen with blisters all inside my mouth.....now it has started to affect my private area as well with same symptoms. I cant eat and it burns all day long. I only took 4 pills when this started. Please help if you can.
Saturday, 11/3/2007 12:03:00 PM  1 Reply RSS Feed for these replies
Can Bactrim Be Used To Treat Tonsillitis
can bactrim be sued in treating tonsillitis. I was given a prescription at an urgent care clinic for tonsillitis but have only used this in the past for urinary tract infections.
Friday, 4/14/2006 6:14:35 PM  2 Replies RSS Feed for these replies



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Injection   800mg/ml + 160mg/ml,  80mg/ml + 16mg/ml
Suspension   200mg + 40mg,  200mg/5ml + 40mg/5ml,  800mg/5ml + 160mg/5ml
Tablet   400mg + 80mg,  800mg + 160mg

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