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Bactrim DS is a commonly used combination antibiotic for the treatment of many bacterial infections. To achieve the best treatment effect, the patient should follow the doctor's instructions, do not arbitrarily stop the drug, combine drugs, change the dose without the doctor's approval.
1. How does bactrim ds work?
Bactrim DS is a combination of two antibiotics sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Bactrim is commonly used to treat many bacterial infections such as otitis media, urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections. Bactrim is also used to prevent and treat certain pneumonias.
Note that Bactrim DS should not be used in children under 2 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Another important note is that Bactrim is only used to treat bacterial infections, not for viral infections (such as in the flu). Patients should not abuse or arbitrarily use antibiotics because they will not achieve the desired treatment effect and risk side effects.
Bactrim brand-name drug is used as follows: the patient takes the drug at the dose prescribed by the doctor with a full glass of water (about 240ml). Drinking plenty of water will help reduce the risk of kidney stone formation, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If the patient has an upset stomach, take the medicine during or immediately after a meal to reduce the irritation of the drug on the digestive tract.
To make it easier to remember the dosing schedule, patients should take Bactrim DS at the same time of day. Pay attention to use the medicine until the amount of medicine prescribed by the doctor is exhausted. Do not stop the drug even if symptoms disappear. Stopping the medication too soon can allow bacteria to continue to grow, leading to recurrent infections. Tell your doctor if you feel the medicine is not working, your infection does not improve, or gets worse.
2. Bactrim DS . side effects
Some possible side effects when using Bactrim DS are as follows:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite Muscle weakness, drowsiness Changes in mental status Signs of kidney damage such as: change in the amount of urine, blood in the urine Signs of hypoglycemia such as sudden sweating, tremors, heart palpitations, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness, tingling hands/feet Persistent headache, convulsions, stiff neck, bradycardia. Although rare, Bactrim medicine can cause serious allergic reactions such as Steven-Johnson syndrome, blood disorders (such as agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia), liver damage, lung damage. Bactrim can also cause severe intestinal infections caused by resistant bacteria (Clostridium difficile diarrhea). When prescribing to patients, doctors carefully weigh the benefits and risks. In general, Bactrim brand-name drug is a safe drug, has been used for a very long time, side effects are very rare. However, the patient should always be cautious. When using the drug, if any of the symptoms mentioned above appear, the patient should contact a doctor for guidance or go to a medical facility for timely treatment and intervention.
3. Precautions before using Bactrim DS
When you are prescribed Bactrim DS, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have the following problems:
You are allergic to sulfamethoxazole or trimethoprim; or have any other allergies to medications or foods. You have a history of liver or kidney disease, blood disorders (such as porphyria, anemia), history of blood disorders caused by taking trimethoprim or sulfa drugs, vitamin folate or folic acid deficiency, asthma, decreased function bone marrow, metabolic disorder (G6PD deficiency), underactive thyroid, mineral imbalance,...
Based on the specific condition of the patient, the doctor will make appropriate adjustments such as changing Bactrim to another antibiotic or adjusting the dose,...
Bactrim DS can make bacterial vaccines live (such as: typhoid vaccine) does not work. Therefore, vaccinations should not be given during the period of use of the drug unless directed by your doctor. Bactrim can also make you more sensitive to the sun, so while taking it, limit your sun exposure. Use sunscreen and wear long-sleeved clothing when outdoors. If the skin is sunburned, red, blistered, ... contact a doctor for advice and treatment.
4. Drug interactions
Drug interactions can change the way the drug works or increase the risk of serious side effects. Some drugs may interact with Bactrim DS such as warfarin, dofetilide, methenamine, methotrexate,...
Tell your doctor and pharmacist all the medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines. prescriptions, herbal medicines, functional foods, etc. The doctor will check whether the drugs being used interact with Bactrim or not. Patients should not arbitrarily use, stop or change the dose of any medicine without the approval of the doctor.
5. Handling when using Bactrim DS drug overdose
When using Bactrim drug overdose, patients may experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, severe diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, mood swings, ... In rare cases, patients can fainting or having trouble breathing. When experiencing the above symptoms, take the patient to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.Bactrim DS is only used when prescribed by a doctor, you must not arbitrarily use it for future infections. When you forget to take a dose of Bactrim DS, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your usual scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
If taking Bactrim brand-name drug for a long time, the doctor may assign the patient to perform blood count tests, kidney function monitoring tests, blood potassium levels, cultures, ... to check drug response and detect side effects early.
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Reference source: webmd.com