Jasotrim (200 mg+40 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 21.68

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sulphamethoxazole trimethoprim
Company Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Jasotrim 400 mg tablet

Title

  • Cotrimoxazole Tablet
  • Cotrimoxazole Double Strength Tablet

Categories

  • Antibiotic
  • Medication
  • Infectious Disease Treatment

Description

Cotrimoxazole is a broad-spectrum bactericidal medication effective against various gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as some protozoa. It is used for the treatment of respiratory tract infections, genitourinary tract infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, and other infections caused by susceptible organisms. The medication exerts its bactericidal action by blocking bacterial enzyme systems in the biosynthesis of folinic acid in microorganisms. It is available in tablet and suspension forms for different age groups, along with specific dosage and administration instructions.

Dimensions

  • Varies by tablet or suspension form

Color options

  • N/A

Functions

  • Bactericidal action
  • Treatment of respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of genitourinary tract infections
  • Treatment of gastrointestinal tract infections
  • Broad-spectrum antimicrobial effect

Materials

  • Active ingredients: Trimethoprim and Sulphamethoxazole

Technical specifications

  • Sulphonamide & trimethoprim combination
  • Sequential blockade of bacterial enzyme systems
  • Anti-diarrhoeal therapeutic class
  • Storage temperature: below 30°C
  • Storage precautions: away from light & moisture

Design elements

  • Co-trimoxazole containing Trimethoprim and Sulphamethoxazole in a 1:5 combination

Usability features

  • Dosage and administration instructions for different age groups
  • Long-term therapy instructions
  • Pregnancy and lactation precautions
  • Precautions for diabetic patients receiving sulphonylurea drug

Indications

  • Respiratory tract infections treatment and prophylaxis
  • Genitourinary tract infections treatment
  • Gastrointestinal tract infections caused by Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi
  • Treatment of infections caused by a wide range of susceptible organisms

Pharmacology

  • Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
  • Blockade of bacterial enzyme systems in folinic acid biosynthesis

Dosage and administration

  • Cotrimoxazole double strength tablet dosage for over 12 years
  • Cotrimoxazole tablet dosage for over 12 years
  • Cotrimoxazole suspension dosage for under 12 years

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to trimethoprim or sulphonamides
  • Documented 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 and lactation

  • Excretion in breast milk
  • Potential risk to the nursing infant

Precautions and warnings

  • Risk of macrocytic anaemia
  • Interference with Folic acid conversion
  • Reversal by giving Folinic acid
  • Caution with diabetic patients receiving sulphonylurea drug

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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