Co-Trimoxazole
Overview
Cotrimoxazole is a combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole. Cotrimoxazole is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections such as uncomplicated UTIs, respiratory tract infections, and gastrointestinal infections.
Categories
- 6 Anti-infective drugs
- 6.2 Antibiotics, systemic
- 6.2.2 Other anti-bacterial drugs
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Co-Trimoxazole's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 2.88 mg | 2.9 (2.88) | 12 hourly | PO | 2 divided doses in serve infection |
| 960 mg | 960 (960) | 12 hourly | PO | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 24 mg/kg | 24 (24) | 12 hourly | Oral | - |
| 24 mg/kg | 24 (24) | 12 hourly | Slow IV | - |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 15 to 30 mg/kg | 22 (22.5) | 12 hourly | oral | |
| 15 to 30 mg/kg | 22 (22.5) | 12 hourly | Slow intravenous | |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Co-Trimoxazole
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Manufacturers of
Co-Trimoxazole
in Pakistan
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