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Sulfamethoxazole
Latest prescription information about Sulfamethoxazole. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Sulfamethoxazole
Pronunciation : (sul fa meth ox' a zole)
Trade Name(s):
International- Gantanol. This medication is a sulfa agent, eliminates bacteria that cause infections, especially urinary tract infections. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- Initial: 2 gm, then 1 gm twice daily. Severe: 1 gm 3 times/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth, on an empty stomach. Special Instruction : *Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver impairment, history of allergy or asthma, AIDS, G6PD deficiency, elderly, and children. Side Effects : Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, hypersensitivity reactions, blood disorders, serum sickness-like syndrome, low blood sugar, intestinal inflammation, kernicterus in premature neonates. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. |
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