Jasotrim 400 mg+80 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 1.49 (10 x 10: ৳ 149.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sulphamethoxazole trimethoprim
Company Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Jasotrim 200 mg suspension

Title

  • Cotrimoxazole Double Strength Tablet
  • Cotrimoxazole Tablet
  • Cotrimoxazole Suspension

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibacterial
  • Antimicrobial
  • Therapeutic
  • Prescription Medication

Description

  • Bactericidal in vitro to a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
  • Exerts bactericidal action by sequential blockade of two bacterial enzyme systems
  • Used for respiratory tract infections, genito-urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, osteomyelitis, skin infections, and more
  • Contains Trimethoprim and Sulphamethoxazole in a 1:5 combination
  • Associated with side effects such as crystalluria, allergic reactions, haemolysis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, malaise, headache, nausea, and vomiting
  • Contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to trimethoprim or sulphonamides, documented megaloblastic anaemia due to folate deficiency, marked liver parenchymal damage, blood dyscrasia, severe renal insufficiency, and glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
  • Associated with pregnancy and lactation risks due to the passage of sulphonamides through placenta and breast milk
  • Precautions include the risk of macrocytic anaemia with prolonged treatment and the need for caution in diabetic patients receiving sulphonylurea drug
  • Belongs to the therapeutic class of Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs, Sulphonamides & Trimethoprim

Dimensions

  • Varies by tablet size and suspension volume

Color Options

  • No specific color options

Functions

  • Bactericidal action
  • Treatment of various infections

Materials

  • Active ingredients: Trimethoprim and Sulphamethoxazole

Technical Specifications

  • 1:5 combination of Trimethoprim and Sulphamethoxazole

Design Elements

  • Double strength tablet
  • Suspension formula

Usability Features

  • Dosage regimen for different age groups
  • Storage conditions below 30°C, away from light & moisture

Indications

  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Genito-urinary tract infections
  • Gastro-intestinal tract infections
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Skin infections
  • Septicaemia
  • Bacillary dysentery
  • Cholera

Mode of Action

  • Broad spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of gram-positive & gram-negative bacteria and some protozoa

Dosage & Administration

  • Specific dosage instructions for different age groups and severity of infections

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to trimethoprim or sulphonamides
  • Documented megaloblastic anaemia due to folate deficiency
  • Marked 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

  • Passage through placenta and breast milk may cause kernicterus

Precautions & Warnings

  • Risk of macrocytic anaemia with prolonged full dose treatment
  • Need for caution in diabetic patients receiving sulphonylurea drug

Therapeutic Class

  • Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
  • Sulphonamides & Trimethoprim

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture

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