Side effect(s) of Co-trimoxazole

Review the side-effects of Co-trimoxazole as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Most Common - Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite.

   Blood - Decrease in blood cell counts.

   Allergic - Skin inflammation, eruptions, rash, itching, redness, hives, bruising and photosensitivity.

   Gastrointestinal - Liver inflammation/damage, jaundice, hepatic necrosis, elevation in liver enzymes, inflammation of intestine/pancreas/tongue, mouth ulcer, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

   Genitourinary - Kidney failure, Blood Urea Nitrogen and absence of urination.

   Central Nervous System - Brain inflammation, convulsions, incoordination, fainting, ringing in the ear, headache, hallucinations, depression and nervousness.

   Metabolic - Low blood sugar.

   Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain.

   Respiratory - Cough, shortness of breath and lung infection.

   Miscellaneous - Weakness, fatigue and sleeplessness.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Co-trimoxazole

Co-trimoxazole(Bactrim) generic is a combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, prescribed for certain types bacterial infections. It is also used to treat traveler’s diarrhea. It eliminates bacteria that cause various infections.