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Are keflex and bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) both antibiotics?
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Yes: both of the drugs are commonly used antibiotics
Answered 12/9/2014
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Yes: Hi. Yes, they are. They are totally different classes of antibiotics (work by different mechanisms), and tend to have their own niche utilities. You should only take antibiotics under the direction of a physician. Please don't just take old antibiotics you have lying around. If you think you have a bacterial infection, please see your doc for appropriate management. Good luck!
Answered 12/9/2014
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Yes: These are two common antibiotics which are commonly prescribed to treat a myriad of medical conditions. They are generally tolerated well with minimal side effects.
Answered 12/9/2014
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim): Yes they are!
Answered 10/30/2017
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Yes: Different classes of antibiotics, but both are antibiotics.
Answered 5/26/2015
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