Albutrim 800 mg+160 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sulphamethoxazole trimethoprim |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections
- Chronic bronchitis treatment
- Urinary tract infections
- Gastro-intestinal tract infections
- Osteomyelitis treatment
- Skin infections
- Bacillary dysentery treatment
- Stored at positive temperature
- Haemophilus influenzae infections
- Proteus spp. infections
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum bactericidal activity
- Blockade of bacterial enzyme systems
- Biosynthesis of folinic acid inhibition
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for mild to moderate infections: 1 tablet twice daily
- Dosage for severe infections: 1.5 tablets twice daily
- Long term therapy dosage: 0.5 tablet twice daily
- Gonorrhoea dosage: 2 tablets every 12 hours for two days
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to trimethoprim or sulphonamides
- Megaloblastic anaemia contraindication
- Severe renal insufficiency contraindication
Side Effects
- Crystalluria
- Allergic reactions
- Haemolysis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Neutropenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Malaise
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Transference through placenta
- Excretion in breast milk
- Kernicterus risk
Precautions & Warnings
- Macrocytic anaemia risk
- Interference with Folic acid conversion
- Potentiation of action of sulphonylurea
Therapeutic Class
- Antidiarrheal antimicrobial drugs
- Sulphonamides & Trimethoprim
Storage Conditions
- Below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture