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Generic Sulfamethoxazole Bactrim
Brand Name : Bactrim Generic
Composition : SULFAMETHOXAZOLE sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole and TRIMETHOPRIM trye-METH-oh-prim
Common Brand : Bactrim DS, Septra, Septra DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric
Bactrim contains a combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim and is supplied in tablets and a liquid suspension. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are both antibiotics that treat different types of infection caused by bacteria.
Bactrim is used to treat ear infections, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.
Bactrim may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Sulfamethoxazole, an ingredient in Bactrim, is one of a group of drugs called sulfonamides, which prevent the growth of bacteria in the body. Rare but sometimes fatal reactions have occurred with use of sulfonamides. These reactions include Stevens-Johnson syndrome (severe eruptions around the mouth, anus, or eyes), progressive disintegration of the outer layer of the skin, sudden and severe liver damage, a severe blood disorder (agranulocytosis), and a lack of red and white blood cells because of a bone marrow disorder.
Notify your doctor at the first sign of an adverse reaction such as skin rash, sore throat, fever, joint pain, cough, shortness of breath, abnormal skin paleness, reddish or purplish skin spots, or yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes.
Frequent blood counts by a doctor are recommended for patients taking sulfonamide drugs.
Before using Bactrim, tell your doctor if you have:
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