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Bactrim
Bactrim is an antibiotic combination used to treat or prevent infections.
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| Name: Bactrim 480mg (Generic) |
Strength: 480mg |
Form: Pill |
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| Price | $196.00 | |
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Directions on how to take
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take this medicine with a glass (8 ounces) of water. Drink several additional glasses of water daily unless otherwise directed by your doctor. To clear up your infection completely, continue taking this medicine for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Warnings and Precautions
If you have had a severe allergic reaction to this medicine or any other sulfonamide medicine (such as septra ds, bactrim ds, gantrisin, glyburide, or probenecid), contact your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. A severe reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If you have a question about whether you are allergic to this medicine or if a certain medicine is a sulfonamide, contact your doctor or pharmacist. If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they become worse, check with your doctor. This medicine may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun or sunlamps until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period. If you experience difficulty breathing or tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. For women: if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects
Side effects may include stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite. Rarely, this medicine can cause serious, even fatal, side effects such as a severe peeling skin rash known as stevens-johnson syndrome, blood disorders (e.g., agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia), or liver damage. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience skin rash or blisters, unusual fatigue, persistent sore throat or fever, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, or abdominal pain. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience hives, swelling of the tongue, joint pain, cough, shortness of breath, vaginal irritation or discharge, paleness, unusual bruising or bleeding.
Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and light. Keep out of reach of children.
Additional information
Do not take this medicine if you are also taking astemizole, cisapride, or terfenadine. Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking cyclosporine, dapsone, macrolide antibiotics, methotrexate, warfarin, or medicine for diabetes or seizures. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
Disclaimer
The drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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