Cotrimoxazole ( Bactrimel) - Uses, Side Effects, Dosage - Doctor Explains
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 เม.ย. 2022
- In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Ceftriaxone, also known as Rocephin. We will discuss how and when to use it, we will cover its side effects, dosage and much, much more.
Generic name: Cotrimoxazole.
Brand names: Bactrimel.
Available as tablets, suspension and via drip.
How to use it?
- Regular tablet: just swallow it whole with half a glass of water.
- Suspension: shake the bottle before use. Measure the correct amount with the measuring cup or measuring spoon. Drink that amount. Rinse the measuring cup with some water afterwards and drink that too.
- Intravenous administration: your doctor or nurse will take care of this. You don’t need to arrange this yourself.
Furthermore, it is important your drink at least 1,5-2L of water, during your treatment with Cotrimoxazole. This will prevent this medicine from crystallizing in the kidneys and causing kidney stones.
When to use it?
Cotrimoxazole is part of a group of antibiotics called Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim. They can be used to treat infectious with several types of bacteria. For example:
- Infections of the respiratory tract, like a pneumonia.
- Gastrointestinal infections, like a stomach infection.
- Urinary tract infections and a middle ear infection.
What is the correct dosage?
The precise dose will depend on your specific indication of use, the side effect you might experience and the severity of your symptoms. Therefore always use the precise amount and frequency your doctor prescribed you.
- However, when treating most infections in adults your doctor might prescribe a dose of 960 mg 2×/day. During serious infections this dose can be increased up to 960 mg 3x/day.
Cotrimoxazole is usually given up to 2 days after the symptoms have disappeared, but at least for 5 days. If there is no clear improvement of your symptoms after 7 days, than contact your doctor. Your treatment needs to be reconsidered. And for long-term treatment: the dose is usually halved after 14 days.
What are the side-effects?
- Common (1-10%), nausea, vomiting, skin rash and elevated blood values of several parameters.
- Uncommon (0.1-1%): Convulsions, diarrhea, impaired renal function, deafness and an inflammation of the liver.
- Rare (0.01-0.1%): hallucinations and inflammation of the throat, stomach, pancreas, nerves and blood vessels.
- Very rare (0.01%): allergic reaction, convulsion, dizziness, meningitis, shortness of breath, coughing, muscle pain and several serious side effects.
Safety:
First of all there are no limitations for this drug regarding the usage of alcohol or driving a car.
However, cotrimoxazole can have interactions with other drugs your are taking. always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.
Lastly, cotrimoxazole can be dangerous for pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding and their babies. Therefore always discuss this with your personal doctor.
- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -
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Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2022). Cotrimoxazol.
2: Apotheek.nl (2022). Cotrimoxazol.
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Thanks for information Dr 😊
Thanks for the information dok😊
I really needed this because nausea was killing me now for 2 days and i cant take it anymore thank you doc
Thank you very helpful
Sar tell me about selection of madicine like different pain killer different antiallergic etc how could we diffreante ech other
Thank you
Clear and very interesting
Hi good evening doc i have a question of a cotrimoxazole is it ok i can take it now it is my first time to use and i did not go to the center or a doctor to prescribe it medicine because i dont have a time to go there cause ill be the one that send and get my son son in school and before i buy it this cotrimoxazole medicine i take before a 6 tablets of amoxcicilin to heal temporary of my uti coz that time its so painful
Please, I want to ask if 6 months old baby can use it, if he has a cold
Merci beaucoup. Je prends ce médicament depuis 2 jours et un genou a gonflé et j'ai commcomme du liquide sous la peau.
Pouvez vous me dire si c'est le médicament ?
J'avais fait de la marche les 2 jours sans trop forcer.
What antibacterial is best for soft tissue skin infections?
Can I buy this med over the counter?
I am under shortness of breath or breathing difficulties treatment and my doctor gave me 120 tablets cotrimo to be used for 60 days. Please any more advise,Sir Doctor.
Hi could men take co-trimoxazole also
Can you take zinc while taking
How many times take on one day
Hai good evening doc
I taking it I m well now what should I do
Does it affect your breathing?
What should I do now
I thought this might be informative I had epididymitis orchitis and doxycycline didn't work becauE mine wasn't std related so I was prescribed cotrimoxazole
My doctor told me to take co-trimoxazole and now I have many side effects: dizziness, frequent urination, diarrhea and today I got trembling, feeling that I wanna poop, feeling that I haven`t emptied my bladder after peeing, feeling cold and I start noticing even skin rashes,
Should I stop it?
I mean right selection
Mrning dok kailan mag inom sa isang araw
Pwde din ba to sa skin rashes?
How do I take it before or after a meal
after meal don't take it before meal
Ilang beses pb dapat uminom ng cotrimoxasol
Is anyone experiencing lack of sleep,had a terrible night dont know if it is that
Nilaglagnat ako 5days na pagka 3day uminom ako ng Cotrimoxazole ng Gabi d na Po ako nakakaktulog 3 day narin po
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pwde pato sa tulo😂
I took Bactrim for a bladder infection.
Need Ng reseta
I'm