Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim; Generic name: SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM; Drug class: Sulfonamide Antimicrobial [EPC].
| Brand name | Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim |
|---|---|
| Generic name | SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM |
| Drug class | Sulfonamide Antimicrobial [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Proficient Rx LP |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets, USP and other antibacterial drugs, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. Urinary Tract Infections: For the treatment of urinary tract infections due t |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets, USP are contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 2 months of age. Urinary Tract Infections and Shigellosis in Adults and Pediatric Patients, and Acute Otitis Media in Children: Adults: The usual adult dosage in the treatment of urinary tract infections is 1 sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim DS (double strength) tablet, USP or 2 sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets, USP every 12 hours for 10 to 14 days. An identical |
| Warnings | WARNINGS WARNINGS Embryofetal Toxicity Some epidemiologic studies suggest that exposure to sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of congenital malformations, particularly neural tube defects, cardiovascular malformations, urinary tract defects, oral clefts, and club foot. If sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be advised of the potential hazards to t |
| Active ingredient(s) | SULFAMETHOXAZOLE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0df74ba1-1aa6-467c-92e7-6b017c7c6bce |