Sumetrolim (200 mg+40 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 21.61
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sulphamethoxazole trimethoprim |
| Company | Ambee pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cotrimoxazole Double Strength Tablet
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Anti-infective
- Therapeutic Medication
Description
Cotrimoxazole is a bactericidal medication with broad-spectrum activity, used to treat respiratory, genito-urinary, and gastrointestinal tract infections, among others.
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections
- Genito-urinary tract infections
- Gastro-intestinal tract infections
- Osteomyelitis
- Brucellosis
- Skin infections
- Septicaemia
- Dysentery
- Cholera
- Nocardiosis
Mode of Action
Bactericidal action against gram-positive & gram-negative bacteria and some protozoa by sequential blockade of bacterial enzyme systems in the biosynthesis of folinic acid.
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosages for adults and children over 12 years
- Different dosages for mild to severe infections
- Long-term therapy dosages
- Specific dosages for gonorrhoea
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to trimethoprim or sulphonamides
- Megaloblastic anaemia due to folate deficiency
- Severe liver 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
Avoid use during pregnancy and nursing due to potential passage through placenta and breast milk, leading to kernicterus.
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of macrocytic anaemia with prolonged full-dose treatment
- Potential interaction with sulphonylurea drugs in diabetic patients
Therapeutic Class
Anti-diarrhoeal antimicrobial drugs, Sulphonamides & Trimethoprim
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, away from light & moisture, and out of the reach of children