Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet Substitute
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Composition:
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-400MG + TRIMETHOPRIM-80MG
Uses:
Bacterial infections
Medicinal Benefits:
Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called ‘antibiotics’ used to treat various bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract (bronchitis), ear (otitis media), lungs (pneumonia), skin, brain and toxoplasmosis (infection caused by a bacteria called toxoplasma). Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Trimethoprim (folic acid inhibitors) and Sulfamethoxazole (sulfonamides). Trimethoprim prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolic acid, and sulfamethoxazole stops the bacteria from making dihydrofolic acid. Tetrahydrofolic acid and dihydrofolic acid are essential for the formation of proteins and nucleic acids, which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria. By inhibiting these, Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet kills the bacteria and stops their growth. Thereby, it helps to treat bacterial infections. Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumonia, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.
Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Trimethoprim (folic acid inhibitors) and Sulfamethoxazole (sulfonamides). Trimethoprim prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolic acid, and sulfamethoxazole stops the bacteria from making dihydrofolic acid. By inhibiting these, Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet kills the bacteria and stops their growth. Thereby, helps to treat bacterial infections.
Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet causes thrush or candidiasis, which is a fungal infection occurring due to the overgrowth of yeast-like fungus in the mouth or throat. Regularly rinse your mouth with water to prevent the growth of fungus.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea with abdominal pain, stop taking Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
It is recommended to complete the course of Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to recurring infections. Continue taking Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed to treat your condition effectually.
Do not take Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet may affect certain laboratory test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet.
Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet may cause high levels of potassium in the blood, which could lead to abnormal heartbeats (palpitations). Regular monitoring of potassium levels and heart rate is advised while taking Trisulfose 400mg/80mg Tablet.