Sulphamethoxazole Pyrimethamine Medication Information

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Generic Name : Sulphamethoxazole Pyrimethamine

Pronunciation : sul-fo-meth-sox-a-zole+pyr-I-meth-amine

ICD Code : Y41.2 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Malarials

Brand Names or Trade Names of Sulphamethoxazole Pyrimethamine

India :

Malarwin.

International :

Fansidar

Why is Sulphamethoxazole Pyrimethamine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria.

What is the dosage of Sulphamethoxazole Pyrimethamine?

Adults: Prophylaxis- 1 tab (combination in the ratio of 500mg sulphamethaxarole + 25mg pyrimethamine) once a week. Treatment: 2 tabs in a single dose.
Children: 9-14 years: 3/4 tab 4-8 years: 1/2 tab under 4: 1/4 tab. All once a week.

How should Sulphamethoxazole Pyrimethamine be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Sulphamethoxazole Pyrimethamine?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of G6PD deficiency, asthma, severe allergies, kidney or liver problems, seizures, alcohol abuse, or depression, diarrhea, sore throat, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.

• Avoid exposure to sunlight.

What are the side effects of Sulphamethoxazole Pyrimethamine?

Blood - Anemia, decrease in platelet and white blood cells and easy bruising.
Skin - Skin death, hives, itching, rash, redness, scar, sensitivity to light and hair loss.
Gastrointestinal - Mouth ulcer, nausea, blood vomiting, abdominal pains, liver inflammation, liver damage, diarrhea, feeling of fullness, and transient rise of liver enzymes.
Central Nervous System - Headache, nerve disease, mental depression, convulsions, incoordination, hallucinations, ringing in the ear, unsteadiness, sleeplessness, fatigue, muscle weakness and nervousness.
Respiratory - Lung infection/inflammation.
Genitourinary - Kidney failure, interstitial nephritis, BUN and absence of urination.
Miscellaneous - Drug fever and chills.