Review the side-effects of Co-trimoxazole as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite.
Blood - Decrease in blood cell counts.
Allergic - Skin inflammation, eruptions, rash, itching, redness, hives, bruising and photosensitivity.
Gastrointestinal - Liver inflammation/damage, jaundice, hepatic necrosis, elevation in liver enzymes, inflammation of intestine/pancreas/tongue, mouth ulcer, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Genitourinary - Kidney failure, Blood Urea Nitrogen and absence of urination.
Central Nervous System - Brain inflammation, convulsions, incoordination, fainting, ringing in the ear, headache, hallucinations, depression and nervousness.
Metabolic - Low blood sugar.
Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain.
Respiratory - Cough, shortness of breath and lung infection.
Miscellaneous - Weakness, fatigue and sleeplessness.
Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra, Septra DS, Sulfatrim
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite.
Blood - Decrease in blood cell counts.
Allergic - Skin inflammation, eruptions, rash, itching, redness, hives, bruising and photosensitivity.
Gastrointestinal - Liver inflammation/damage, jaundice, hepatic necrosis, elevation in liver enzymes, inflammation of intestine/pancreas/tongue, mouth ulcer, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Genitourinary - Kidney failure, Blood Urea Nitrogen and absence of urination.
Central Nervous System - Brain inflammation, convulsions, incoordination, fainting, ringing in the ear, headache, hallucinations, depression and nervousness.
Metabolic - Low blood sugar.
Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain.
Respiratory - Cough, shortness of breath and lung infection.
Miscellaneous - Weakness, fatigue and sleeplessness.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Co-trimoxazole
Co-trimoxazole(Bactrim) generic is a combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, prescribed for certain types bacterial infections. It is also used to treat traveler’s diarrhea. It eliminates bacteria that cause various infections.Trade Names for Co-trimoxazole
India :
Monatrim |
Intrim |
Alcorim-F Susp |
Antrima Susp |
Colizole Susp (50ml) |
Monatrim |
Intrim D S |
Colizole Susp (60ml) |
Alcorim-F Susp |
Antrima Susp |
Cotribid Kid- Tab |
Bactrim Ds Tab |
Cotrimox Susp |
Kombina Susp |
Bactrim P- Tab |
Bactrim Susp |
Septran P- Susp |
Bactrim Susp |
Colizole Susp |
Colizole Susp
International :
Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra, Septra DS, Sulfatrim
