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Bactrim
Generic Name: E: SULFAMETHOXAZOLE (sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole) and TRIMETHOPRIM (trye-METH-oh-prim)
Common Uses of Bactrim
This medicine is an antibiotic combination used to treat or prevent infections.
Possible Bactrim Side Effects
Side effects that may go away during treatment include stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Rarely, this medicine can cause serious, even fatal, side effects such as a severe peeling skin rash known as stevens-johnson syndrome, blood disorders (e.g., agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia), or liver damage. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience skin rash or blisters, unusual fatigue, persistent sore throat or fever, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, or abdominal pain. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience hives, swelling of the tongue, joint pain, cough, shortness of breath, vaginal irritation or discharge, paleness, unusual bruising or bleeding. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
General Cautions
Do not take this medicine if you have had a severe allergic reaction to this medicine or any other sulfonamide antibiotic (such as septra ds, bactrim ds, gantrisin). A severe reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If you have a question about whether you are allergic to this medicine or if a certain medicine is a sulfonamide antibiotic, contact your doctor or pharmacist. If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they become worse, check with your doctor. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. If you will be taking this medicine for a long time, keep all appointments with your doctor. This medicine may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun or sunlamps until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period. If you experience difficulty breathing or tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. For Women: if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
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medical advice. We strongly advise consumers to consult with their personal physicians on the proper and effective
use of prescription drugs and medications.
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