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Trimethoprim
Trimethoprim (Overview)
Trimethoprim is an antibiotic and antimicrobial.
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) allergy questions?
Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) allergy: Most commonly a rash. Sulfa drug.
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Trimethoprim (Overview)
Trimethoprim is an antibiotic and antimicrobial.
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What does trimethoprim do to exert its bacteriostatic effect?
Binds to enzyme: It binds to an enzyme to inhibit a bacterial metabolic pathway. ...Read more
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Uti septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds side effects?
Overall rather safe: Allergic side effects: skin rash, urticaria, photosensitivity, rarely - anaphylaxis, stevens-johnson syndrome. Gastro-intestinal: diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, anorexia, stomatitis & rarely hepatitis. Kidney: interstitial nephritis, BUN & creatinine elevation & rarely kidney failure. Mood changes, cough & shortness of breath, easy bruising, weakness, insomnia, fatigue. Any changes noted ? Se. ...Read more
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Are Keflex and Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) both antibiotics?
Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim): Yes they are!
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I was given trimethoprim 200mg after my dr suspected kidney stones. What does this medication do exactly?
Here are some ...: Trimethoprim apparently was given for preventing possible UTI - ?related with ureteral obstruction by stone. Such use is reasonable for the patients with Hx of documented recurrent UTI/pyelonephritis, diabetes, Hx of pyonehrosis by stone, etc. Otherwise, antibiotic use indiscriminatingly for ? stone is unnecessary. With these in mind, a pro-counseling could be more meaningful & productive.... ...Read more
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Can bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) treat mrsa?
MRSA: Local skin lesions are generally easily treated with Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) or septra, assuming you are not allergic to sulfa drugs. ...Read more
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Could sulfameth/trimethoprim work for skin abces's?
Incise and drain: Hi. The cardinal treatment for an abscess is incision and drainage. Antibiotics play a role AFTER incision and drainage. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, among others, could be used, but without first incising and draining the abscess, they won't work. Good luck! ...Read more
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What is Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)?
Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim): Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) contains sulfonamide & is used to treat or prevent infections.. ...Read more
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Does bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) treat shingles?
No bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for virus: No. Only is there is a secondary infection. Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is an anti-biotics and works against certain bacteria. Shingles is due to a virus (herpes zoster) virus and antibiotics do not work against viruses. ...Read more
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Please describe the medication: trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole?
Antibiotic: Treats or prevents infections. This medicine is a "sulfa drug" (sulfonamide). ...Read more
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Does bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) treat stds?
STD: Its an alternative to treat bacterial infections. ...Read more
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Has anyone ever prescribed polymyxin b sulale & trimethoprim?
Yep: It's sulfa antibiotic commonly used for eye infections. ...Read more
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Does bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) treat herpes?
No, it does not: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) (also called Septra or Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole) is an antibiotic for treating bacterial infections. It does not stop viruses. Thus, it does not treat herpes infections, which are caused by viruses. ...Read more
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Staph infection, bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ointment or neosporin?
Staph aureus: You do not say what type of infection you have or how you know it is staphylococcal. You need to see a doctor. ...Read more
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My dr prescribed trimethoprim for UTI, I think I may be pregnant, will this harm the pregnancy? I was prescribed 6 200mg tablets to take over 3 days.
Not recommended: It's not recommended if you are pregnant. But if you think you are pregnant, why haven't you done a test to find out if you are? ...Read more
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Can bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) treat gonorrhea?
Not reliably: Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)) might work against gonorrhea but it isn't reliable or recommended. If you are tempted to use Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) left over from some other infection becuase you suspect you have gonorrhea or were exposed... Don't do it! See a doctor or clinic for proper diagnosis and treatment. Good luck! ...Read more
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Can you use sulfameth trimethoprim for upper respiratory infection?
No, not with URI.: No, as the number one cause of URI is rhinovirus and as such, treatment is supportive. Tmp/smz is an antibiotic and is not indicated. ...Read more
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Ways sulfameth/trimethoprim used for? Can it be used for cold or congestion
No: Tmp/smx or Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is a medication commonly used for skin or lung infections. Cold-like symptoms such as cough, congestion are more likely viral and will not respond to an antibiotic. Try using an antihistamine and decongestants to overcome your symptoms. ...Read more
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Can bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) treat gonorrhea?
Not well: No Bactrim DS will kill some Gram negative bacteria but will have little effect on gonorrhea. ...Read more
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How effective is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole?
Trimeth-sulfameth: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is a sulfa drug. What has it been prescrbed for? For acne, there are better oral medications. For urinary tract infections they can work effectively. Many side effects. ...Read more
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