Sytrim (200 mg+40 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 21.25
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sulphamethoxazole trimethoprim |
| Company | Syntho laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Brand Name
Cotrimoxazole
Category
Medicine
Dosage Form
Tablet, Suspension
Strength
Double Strength
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections
- Genito-urinary tract infections
- Gastro-intestinal tract infections
- Osteomyelitis
- Brucellosis
- Skin infections
- Septicaemia
- Bacillary dysentery
Mode of Action
Bactericidal activity against a wide range of bacteria and some protozoa
Dosage and Administration
- Different dosages for mild, moderate, and severe infections
- Long-term therapy guidelines
- Dosages for specific conditions like 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 and Lactation
Excretion in breast milk may cause kernicterus
Precautions and Warnings
- Risk of macrocytic anaemia
- Interference with the conversion of Folic acid into Folinic acid
- Possible potentiation of action of sulphonylurea in diabetic patients
Therapeutic Class
Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs, Sulphonamides & Trimethoprim
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, away from light & moisture, out of the reach of children
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