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What is Bactrim
TrimethoprimThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummarySulfamethoxazole is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections. It works by preventing bacteria from producing folic acid, which is necessary for them to grow and multiply. It is often given in combination with another antibiotic, trimethoprim, to create a stronger effect. This combination is used to treat infections of the urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts.
Septra DSis the brand name
Bactrim Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Septra DS
Trimethoprim
1973
343
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Trimethoprim, also called Septra DS, is approved by the FDA for 15 uses including Urinary tract infection and Genus Pneumocystis .Urinary tract infection
Used to treat Urinary Tract Infection caused by susceptible bacteria in combination with Sulfamethoxazole
Genus Pneumocystis
Used to treat risk of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP) in combination with Sulfamethoxazole
Immunocompromised
Used to treat Immunocompromised in combination with Sulfamethoxazole
susceptible Enteritis infectious caused by Shigella flexneri
Used to treat susceptible Enteritis infectious caused by Shigella flexneri in combination with Sulfamethoxazole
Shigellosis
Used to treat Dysentery, Bacillary in combination with Sulfamethoxazole
Otitis Media
Used to treat Acute Otitis Media caused by susceptible bacteria in combination with Sulfamethoxazole
Electrolyte replacement
Used to treat Electrolyte replacement in combination with Sulfamethoxazole
Fluid replacement therapy
Used to treat Fluid replacement therapy in combination with Sulfamethoxazole
Cholera
Used to treat susceptible Cholera in combination with Sulfamethoxazole
Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia
Used to treat Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia in combination with Sulfamethoxazole
Bronchitis
Used to treat Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis (AECB) caused by susceptible bacteria in combination with Sulfamethoxazole
susceptible Enteritis infectious caused by Shigella sonnei
Used to treat susceptible Enteritis infectious caused by Shigella sonnei in combination with Sulfamethoxazole
Diarrhea
Used to treat susceptible Travelers' Diarrhea caused by Enterotoxigenic E. Coli (ETEC) Infection in combination with Sulfamethoxazole
Nocardiosis
Used to treat Nocardiosis in combination with Sulfamethoxazole
Brucellosis
Used to treat Brucellosis in combination with Rifampicin
Effectiveness
How Bactrim Affects PatientsSulfamethoxazole is an antibiotic that stops bacteria from making a certain chemical needed to grow. It is usually given with trimethoprim, another antibiotic that works in a different way. Together, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are more effective at stopping the growth of bacteria than either one alone. However, taking sulfamethoxazole can cause allergic reactions, including rashes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis. It may also lead to a folate deficiency and cause problems in people with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
How Bactrim works in the bodySulfamethoxazole stops bacteria from making folic acid, an important molecule for their survival. It does this by mimicking para-aminobenzoic acid, a molecule bacteria use to make folic acid. Sulfamethoxazole tricks the bacteria into using it instead, which stops the bacteria from making folic acid. Without this molecule, bacteria cannot make DNA or other key molecules and die.
When to interrupt dosage
The advised dose of Bactrim is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Urinary tract infection, Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia and Fluid replacement therapy. The measure of dosage fluctuates, in line with the delivery technique delineated in the table below.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Urinary tract infection
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Electrolyte replacement
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Urinary tract infection
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Bacterial conjunctivitis
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Bronchitis
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
susceptible Enteritis infectious caused by Shigella sonnei
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Otitis Media
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Diarrhea
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Blepharoconjunctivitis caused by susceptible bacteria
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Immunocompromised
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Nocardiosis
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Brucellosis
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Shigellosis
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Fluid replacement therapy
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Genus Pneumocystis
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
susceptible Enteritis infectious caused by Shigella flexneri
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
bacterial blepharitis caused by susceptible bacteria
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Cholera
, 1.0 mg/mL, 160.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 0.16 mg, 1.6 mg, 20.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 16.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL
, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution - Ophthalmic, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Solution / drops, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Warnings
Bactrim has seven contraindications and should not be consumed when experiencing the stipulated conditions in the following table.Bactrim ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
history of immune thrombocytopenia caused by trimethoprim and/or sulfonamide therapy
Do Not Combine
hepatic damage
Do Not Combine
Megaloblastic anemia caused by Folate deficiency
Do Not Combine
unable to monitor renal function
Do Not Combine
Disease
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Trimethoprim may interact with Pulse Frequency
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Trimethoprim may interact with Pulse Frequency
Common Bactrim Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The excretion of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Trimethoprim.
Brigatinib
Major
The metabolism of Brigatinib can be decreased when combined with Trimethoprim.
Cabazitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Trimethoprim.
Cisplatin
Major
The serum concentration of Cisplatin can be increased when it is combined with Trimethoprim.
Clofarabine
Major
The serum concentration of Clofarabine can be increased when it is combined with Trimethoprim.
Bactrim Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe toxic dose of sulfamethoxazole in mice and rats is 2300 mg/kg and 6200 mg/kg respectively. Signs of an overdose may include loss of appetite, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headaches, drowsiness, and loss of consciousness. More serious symptoms like fever, blood in the urine, and crystal formation in the urine have also been reported. Treatment should be focused on relieving the symptoms and may include cleaning out the stomach or inducing vomiting. Monitor lab work to check for any blood or electrolyte issues.
Bactrim Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Bactrim?
Eight ongoing trials are assessing the potential of Bactrim to provide immunocompromised individuals, individuals undergoing fluid replacement therapy, and individuals susceptible to Enteritis infectious caused by Shigella sonnei with therapeutic relief.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Fluid replacement therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Otitis Media
0 Actively Recruiting
Genus Pneumocystis
0 Actively Recruiting
bacterial blepharitis caused by susceptible bacteria
0 Actively Recruiting
Brucellosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Bronchitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
susceptible Enteritis infectious caused by Shigella sonnei
0 Actively Recruiting
Bacterial conjunctivitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Blepharoconjunctivitis caused by susceptible bacteria
0 Actively Recruiting
Nocardiosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Shigellosis
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1
Diarrhea
0 Actively Recruiting
Urinary tract infection
0 Actively Recruiting
susceptible Enteritis infectious caused by Shigella flexneri
0 Actively Recruiting
Immunocompromised
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1
Cholera
0 Actively Recruiting
Electrolyte replacement
0 Actively Recruiting
Urinary tract infection
0 Actively Recruiting
Bactrim Reviews: What are patients saying about Bactrim?
5Patient Review
2/2/2022 I had really bad acne for over 15 years, but this treatment completely changed my life. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has been struggling with a similar issue.
5Patient Review
4/18/2022 I saw a significant improvement in my condition within just a few days, and I didn't experience any negative side effects. This is definitely a great antibiotic!
3Patient Review
5/23/2019 Bactrim quickly and effectively cleared up my UTI with minimal side effects.
3Patient Review
4/6/20192.3Patient Review
6/12/2022 Unfortunately, I had to stop taking this medication after only three days due to some serious side effects. These included an irregular heartbeat, hallucinations, and body pains. I had never experienced anything like this before, and it was honestly quite scary. In my opinion, this drug should not be legal.
2.3Patient Review
6/30/2020 I started seeing floaters and my eyes became red and painful after only five days of taking this medication for prostatitis. I would never recommend it to anyone.
2Patient Review
2/25/2020 I had a really bad reaction to this medicine. I developed hives and my eyes swelled up so much I could barely open one of them. If you have any kind of allergy, stay away from this stuff!
1Patient Review
9/22/2022 I had an horrendous reaction to this medication, 10 minutes after taking the first pill. I began itching uncontrollably and welts started forming where I was scratching myself. My face, neck, and arms were covered in hives. Thankfully, my doctor was able to send me another prescription for a different antibiotic pretty quickly.
1Patient Review
12/8/2019 I was prescribed Bactum for a UTI, but it turns out I didn't even have one. I took the pill as directed, and by 10AM my whole body was itching terribly. My eyes turned bloodshot red and my vision became so blurred that I could hardly see. It was terrifying. I had to go to urgent care and get a steroid shot, and now I have to take another pill.
1Patient Review
5/16/2020 After just one dose of this medication, I experienced a high fever, chills, and nausea. I took the second dose anyway, and then promptly threw up multiple times. Even now, two days later, I'm still feeling the effects of this drug in terms of fatigue and headaches.
Patient Q&A Section about bactrim
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Is Bactrim strong antibiotic?
"Bactrim is a strong antibiotic. It is a potent drug combination used to treat opportunistic infections of pneumonia, skin, bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, respiratory and intestine infections."
Answered by AI
What is Bactrim treat used for?
"This medication is a combination of two antibiotics known as sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It can be used to treat a number of different bacterial infections, such as those affecting the middle ear, respiratory system or intestines. It can also be used to prevent a certain type of pneumonia known as pneumocystis pneumonia."
Answered by AI
Is Bactrim a good antibiotic for UTI?
"A three-day course of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) is recommended for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs), in areas where the rate of resistance for Escherichia coli bacteria is less than 20 percent."
Answered by AI
What infections are Bactrim good for?
"Bactrim consists of two antibiotics, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, which are used to treat various bacterial infections, including those of the urinary tract, ear, bronchus, and intestine. It can also be used to treat traveler's diarrhea and methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)."
Answered by AI