Aptrim 800 mg+160 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 2.02

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sulphamethoxazole trimethoprim
Company Apollo pharmaceutical ltd
Also available as
Aptrim 200 mg suspension

Indications

  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Genito-urinary tract infections
  • Gastro-intestinal tract infections
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Skin infections
  • Septicaemia

Pharmacology

Bactericidal activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

Dosage & Administration

  • Cotrimoxazole double strength tablet:
    • Mild to moderate infections
    • Severe infections
    • Long term therapy
    • Gonorrhoea
  • Cotrimoxazole tablet:
    • Mild to moderate infections
    • Severe infections
    • Long term therapy
  • Cotrimoxazole suspension:
    • 6-12 years
    • 6 months-5 years
    • 6 weeks-6 months

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to trimethoprim or sulphonamides
  • Megaloblastic anaemia
  • Liver parenchymal damage
  • Renal insufficiency
  • Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

Side Effects

  • Crystalluria
  • Allergic reactions
  • Haemolysis
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Neutropenia
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Malaise
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Pregnancy & Lactation

Sulphonamides pass the placenta and are excreted in the breast milk and may cause kernicterus

Precautions & Warnings

  • Macrocytic anaemia risk
  • Diabetic patients precaution
  • Folic acid interference
  • Folinic acid reversal

Therapeutic Class

Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs, Sulphonamides & Trimethoprim

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture, Keep out of the reach of children

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