Biotrim 400 mg+80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.49 (10 x 10: ৳ 149.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 14.90
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sulphamethoxazole trimethoprim |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections
- Genitourinary tract infections
- Gastrointestinal tract infections
- Osteomyelitis
- Brucellosis
- Skin infections
- Septicaemia
- Bacillary dysentery
- Cholera
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal activity
- Broad spectrum against gram-positive & gram-negative bacteria
- Sequential blockade of bacterial enzyme systems
Dosage & Administration
- Suitable for mild to severe infections
- Long term therapy
- Different dosages for different age groups
- Specific dosage for gonorrhoea
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to trimethoprim or sulphonamides
- Megaloblastic anaemia due to folate deficiency
- Liver parenchymal damage
- Blood dyscrasia
- Severe renal insufficiency
- Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Side Effects
- Crystalluria
- Allergic reactions
- Haemolysis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Neutropenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Malaise
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Passing through placenta
- Excreted in breast milk
- Risk of kernicterus
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of macrocytic anaemia
- Interference in Folic acid conversion
- Reversal by Folinic acid
- Caution with diabetic patients
- Interaction with sulphonylurea drugs
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
- Sulphonamides & Trimethoprim
Storage Conditions
- Temperature below 30°C
- Protection from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
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