Sulfamethoxazole Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Sulfamethoxazole-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

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Generic Name : Sulfamethoxazole

Pronunciation : (sul fa meth ox' a zole)

ICD Code : Y41.1 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Bacterials

Brand Names or Trade Names of Sulfamethoxazole

Sulfatrim (100ml) | Marcoprim DS (400+80)

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International :

Gantanol

Why is Sulfamethoxazole Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a sulfa agent, eliminates bacteria that cause infections, especially urinary tract infections.

When should Sulfamethoxazole not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe kidney or liver impairment, blood disorders, hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, porphyria, infants <2 months, during pregnancy (3rd trimester) and breastfeeding.

What is the dosage of Sulfamethoxazole?

Adult: PO- Initial: 2 gm, then 1 gm twice daily. Severe: 1 gm 3 times/day.

How should Sulfamethoxazole be taken?

It comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.

What are the warnings and precautions for Sulfamethoxazole?

•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver impairment, history of allergy or asthma, AIDS, G6PD deficiency, elderly, and children.

What are the side effects of Sulfamethoxazole?

Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, hypersensitivity reactions, blood disorders, serum sickness-like syndrome, low blood sugar, intestinal inflammation, kernicterus in premature neonates.