What is cotrimoxazole used for?

What is cotrimoxazole 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.

What are the benefits of Septrin?

SEPTRIN is used for the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections, including bronchitis and infections of the ear, sinus, kidney, bladder, stomach, bowel, skin and wounds. Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (the active ingredients in SEPTRIN) belong to a group of medicines called “anti-infectives”.

Is Septrin an antibiotic drug?

This is an antibiotic. It is used to prevent and treat a type of chest infection called Pneumocystis Jiroveci pneumonia. You may hear the doctors and nurses referring to this as ‘PCP’ as it was previously called Pneumocystis Carinii pneumonia.

Is trimethoprim the same as Septrin?

Septrin (BW) and Bactrim (Roche) are two different forms of a combination of trimethoprim and sulphamethoxazole effective against a wide range of bacteria.

When should I take cotrimoxazole?

Timing of your doses: Co-trimoxazole is usually taken 2 times a day. Try to space the doses evenly throughout the day such as the first thing in the morning and at bedtime. Ideally these times should be at 12 hours apart. Co-trimoxazole is best taken with food.

Who needs cotrimoxazole?

Co-trimoxazole prophylaxis is recommended for adults (including pregnant women) with severe or advanced HIV clinical disease (WHO stage 3 or 4) and/or with a CD4 count of ≤350 cells/mm3.

What disease does Septrin prevent?

It prevents infection with pneumonia, toxoplasmosis and malaria. Higher doses can also be used to treat pneumonia and other infections.

How many tablets of Septrin should I take?

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Age	Tablets
>12 to <18 years old	2 tablets every 12 hours, seven days per week
>12 to <18 years old	2 tablets every 12 hours, three times per week on alternative days
>12 to <18 years old	2 tablets every 12 hours, three times per week on consecutive days

Can Septrin treat UTI?

The success of each group was comparable although it is suggested that a single dose should be at least 1.92 g (four tablets Septrin or Bactrim). This study confirmed previous work that single dose therapy was effective and well tolerated, preferred by the patients and side effects were minimal.

Can I take cotrimoxazole 3 times a day?

160 mg trimethoprim/800 mg sulfamethoxazole three times per week on alternative days. 320 mg trimethoprim/1600 mg sulfamethoxazole per day in two divided doses three times per week on alternative days….Hide table of contents.

Age	Tablets
>12 to <18 years old	2 tablets once a day, three times per week on consecutive days

What diseases does cotrimoxazole prevent?

What are the side effects of cotrimoxazole?

The most common side effects are gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite). Take co-trimoxazole with a meal or a snack to reduce these side effects. If symptoms are severe or do not go away, consult your doctor.

How long should Septrin be taken?

The dose used for treating PCP is higher than that used for preventing PCP. In some cases, if the PCP is more severe, you may be given cotrimoxazole intravenously. The recommended treatment for PCP lasts 21 days. It may be possible to switch to tablet form of the medication if you respond well to the treatment.

Does Septrin make you sleep?

If too much SEPTRIN has been taken signs and symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, depression and confusion. It is also possible that you will feel drowsy and you may lose consciousness.

Can you take Septrin on an empty stomach?

You should take Septrin with some food or drink. This will stop you feeling sick (nausea) or having diarrhoea. Although it is better to take it with food, you can still take it on an empty stomach. Drink plenty of fluid such as water while you are taking Septrin.

Is Septrin good for kidney infection?

Antibiotics used to treat kidney infections include: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) Levaquin (levofloxacin) Bactrim or Septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)

Can cotrimoxazole boost immune system?

Cotrimoxazole reduces systemic inflammation in HIV infection by altering the gut microbiome and immune activation – PMC. The . gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .