CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's
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CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat and prevent lung infections caused by a bacteria called Pneumocystis jirovecii, infections caused by a bacteria called Toxoplasma, urinary tract infections (water infections), respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, ear infections such as otitis media. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's contains 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 bacteria. By inhibiting these, CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's kills the bacteria and stops their growth. Thereby, it helps to treat bacterial infections.
Take CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and duration of CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, diarrhoea, skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, heart problems, fever, convulsions or seizures, blood or cloudiness in your urine, hallucinations, and mouth ulcers. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Before starting CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), or kidney or liver problems. Do not take CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting. CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's should not be given to children below 12 years. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects. Also, it is recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic. Leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic (antibiotic resistance).
CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's 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). CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's contains 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 bacteria. By inhibiting these, CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's kills the bacteria and stops their growth. Thereby, it helps to treat bacterial infections. CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that 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.
Do not take CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's if you are allergic to any of its contents if you have severe liver or kidney problems, thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets in the blood), or porphyria (rare blood problem that affects the skin or nervous system). Do not take CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience skin rash or prolonged, significant diarrhoea with abdominal pains. Talk to your doctor before taking CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's if you have severe allergies, asthma, ulcers, blood disorders, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, are elderly, underweight, or malnourished if you have a folic acid deficiency, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, or high levels of potassium in the blood. Avoid taking CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's to prevent unpleasant side-effects such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting. CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's will not treat a viral infection. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent kidney stones while taking CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's.
Drug-Drug Interactions: CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's may interact with medicines used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (amantadine), drugs used to prevent organ rejection(cyclosporine), a medicine used to relieve pain, swelling (indomethacin), drugs used to decrease the toxic effects of methotrexate (leucovorin), anticancer drug (methotrexate), medicines used to treat the parasite diseases (pyrimethamine), blood pressure medication (benazepril, quinapril, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril); a diuretic or 'water pill' (chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide), a blood thinner (warfarin).
Food-Drug Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's to prevent unpleasant side-effects such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have severe liver disease, kidney disease, asthma, malnourishment, HIV or AIDS, or thyroid disorders, inform your doctor before taking CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's.
Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising, commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.
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Alcohol
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Avoid alcohol consumption while taking CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's to prevent unpleasant side effects.
Pregnancy
Caution
Please consult your doctor before taking CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
Caution
It is unknown whether CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's affects your ability to drive and operate machinery. Drive only if you are physically stable and mentally focused; you may experience dizziness or fatigue after taking CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's you should not drive or operate any machinery or vehicles.
Liver
Caution
Please consult your doctor before taking CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's if you have liver conditions. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Kidney
Caution
CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.
Children
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CO-Trimoxazole DS Tablet 16's should not be given to children below 12 years.
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