Sulphamethizole

Overview

Sulphamethizole is a short acting sulphonamide that is given by mouth in treatment of infections of urinary tract.

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Sulphamethizole's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

1.5 to 4 g/day2.8 (2.75)6 hourlyoral

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

30 to 50 mg/kg/day40 (40)6 hourlyPO

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Sulphamethizole is available.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates.

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

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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 Sulphamethizole

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Manufacturers of Sulphamethizole in Pakistan

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