Bactrim

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Overview:

Bactrim
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Trimethoprim, a synthetic antiinfective agent, is used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections, diarrhea, and, when combined with either sulfamethoxazole or dapsone, Pneumocystis carinii infections. For the treatment of initial episodes of uncomplicated urinary tract infections

Mechanism Of Action:
Trimethoprim binds to bacterial dihydrofolate reductase, subsequently interfering with the uptake of p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) into folic acid. As folic acid is a coenzyme responsible for the transport of one-carbon fragments from one molecule to another, it is an essential component of bacterial development. Sulfonamides inhibit bacterial dihydrofolate synthetase, the enzyme immediately preceding dihydrofolate reductase, and therefore act synergistically with trimethoprim.

News Articles on Trimethoprim

SJS from Ibuprofen and Bactrim  -  ‎Dec 10, 2009‎
Yucca Valley, CA: Pat was prescribed Bactrim for a staph infection—the infection cleared up but about one week later she developed a rash. ... Lawyers and Settlements

Smart Spending on Cold and Flu Remedies  -  ‎Jan 1, 2010‎
My ENT prescribed bactrim for a “rip-roaring sinus infection� 10 days ago. I have had two chest xrays, both negative, but one at the end of my Levaquon ... New York Times (blog)

Low-tech list of meds is best  -  ‎Dec 26, 2009‎
For instance, the antibiotic Bactrim, Zarek said, can heighten the potency of the blood thinner Coumadin and can cause excessive bleeding. ... Nashua Telegraph

Ä?iá»?u trị tiêu chảy  -  ‎Dec 27, 2009‎
Ä?iá»?u trị gồm có kháng sinh đưá»?ng ruá»™t (Bactrim, Ercefuryl…); thuốc tráng niêm mạc ruá»™t (Smecta, Actapulgite, New Diatab…); giảm số lần Ä‘i ngoài (Immodium) ... Thanh Niên

Canile non autorizzato a Canonica. Sequestrati 47 cani e medicinali  -  ‎Dec 23, 2009‎
...sequestro anche alcuni medicinali, privi della prescrizione medico-veterinaria, fra cui dieci confezioni integre di Bactrim e tre confezioni di Stomorgyl. News Rimini

Study ties common antibiotics with birth defects  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
...drugs (brand names include Thiosulfil Forte and Bactrim) and urinary germicides called nitrofurantoins (brand names include Furadantin and Macrobid). ... The Associated Press

Generic Name: Co-trimoxazole, trimethoprim, sulfamethoxazole, Septra, septra ...  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Bactrim is effective in a variety of upper and lower respiratory tract infections, renal and urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, ... Pattaya Daily News

Birth Defect Risk Linked to Antibiotics Like Bactrim and Macrobid  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
...risk of birth defects from sulfa drugs (sold under the brand names Bactrim and Thiosulfil Forte) and nitrofurantoins (sold as Furadantin and Macrobid). ... AboutLawsuits.com

Study Clears Most Antibiotic Use In Pregnant Women  -  ‎Nov 8, 2009‎
But the study raises a red flag with two types of antibiotics, sulfa drugs (brand names include Bactrim and Thiosulfil Forte) and urinary germicides (brand ... NPR

Preventive Antibiotics Help Some Kids Fend Off Urinary Infections  -  ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
Only 13 percent of youngsters who were given the antibiotic combination of trimethoprim plus sulfamethoxazole (brand names Bactrim and Septra) developed a ... U.S. News & World Report

"I Wouldn't Wish SJS on My Worst Enemy"  -  ‎Nov 5, 2009‎
Dover, DE: "I had a urine infection earlier this year and my doctor prescribed Bactrim," says Grace. "I started to get headaches and a fever but I thought ... Lawyers and Settlements

Health IT Metrics Taking Shape  -  ‎Oct 21, 2009‎
..."I entered the order for Bactrim [a sulfa drug] on my computerized physician-order-entry system -- and a warning came up saying this patient is allergic to ... InformationWeek

Folate Thought to Prevent Neural Tube Defects in Newborns  -  ‎Oct 24, 2009‎
In addition, certain medications prevent absorption of folate such as beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers,cimetidine, Bactrim (septra), ... PR-CANADA.net (press release)

Briefing: Clinton modifies her praise of Israeli settlement offer  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
...drugs (brand names include Thiosulfil Forte and Bactrim) and urinary germicides called nitrofurantoins (brand names include Furadantin and Macrobid). ... Pioneer Press

IDSA: Rare MRSA Strain Deadlier than Others  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
...less susceptible (at P<0.01) than non-USA600 strains to trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) and gentamicin (various brand names). ... MedPage Today

Consumers keeping drug costs in check  -  ‎Nov 7, 2009‎
Sulfa drugs, such as Bactrim and Thiosulfil Forte, already have been linked to anencephaly, which was unusually prevalent in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas ... Clovis News Journal

This Week in Health  -  ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
They were sulfa drugs (such as Bactrim) and nitrofurantoins (such as Macrobid). Both are used to treat infections of the urinary tract. ... Intelihealth.com

Estudio vincula antibióticos con defectos congénitos  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
...tipos de antibióticos durante el embarazo: las sulfas como Bactrim y los germicidas urinarios llamados nitrofurantoínas (como Furadantin y Macrobid). ... Univisión

Antibiótico pode estar ligado a malformações  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
No primeiro grupo, o índice de mulheres que relataram ter usado dois tipos de drogas - as à base de sulfa, como Thiosulfil Forte e Bactrim, ... Abril

Ciertos antibióticos elevarían el riesgo de defectos congénitos  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
Los autores hallaron un aumento del riesgo en dos tipos de antibióticos: la sulfonamida (como Bactrim) y la nitrofurantoína (como Macrobid). ... Público

Antibiotik Beresiko Lahirkan Anak Cacat  -  ‎Nov 7, 2009‎
Peneliti menemukan fakta cacat lahir itu pada dua jenis antibiotik, yaitu sulfonamide (contoh: Bactrim) dan nitrofurantoins (contoh: Macrobid). ... Tribun Timur

المرأة الحامل..وسلامة تناول المضادات الحيوية  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
وتضم هذه المجموعة أدوية: Ù€ «باكتريم» Bactrim. أو أي أنواع أخرى تحتوي على «ترايمثوبريم» Trimethoprim. Ù€ «كلاسيد» KLACID المحتوي على «كلاريثرومايسن» ... بلاغ

Vous avez la parole...  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
Mon cas : j'indique avoir eu un choc allergique grave au Bactrim. De fait, je dois désormais m'assurer que les médicaments que je prends ne contiennent ... RTL.fr

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Bactrim is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAbacin; Abaprim; Alprim; Apo-Sulfatrim; BW 5672; Bactin; Bactramin; Bactrim; Bactrim Ds; Bactrim Pediatric; Baktar; Chemotrim; Co-Trimoxazole; Comox; Cotrim; Cotrim D.S.; Drylin; Eusaprim; Fectrim; Gantaprim; Gantrim; Idotrim; Imexim; Instalac; Ipral; Kepinol; Laratrim; Lidaprim; Linaris; Methoprim; Microtrim; Monoprim; Monotrim; Monotrimin; NIH 204; Nopil; Oraprim; Priloprim; Primosept; Primsol; Proloprim; Septra; Septra Ds; Septra Grape; Septrin; Sigaprim; Sulfamethoprim; Sulfamethoprim-Ds; Sulfamethoxazole & Trimethoprim; Sulfatrim; Sulfatrim Pediatric; Sulfatrim-Ds; Sulfatrim-Ss; Sulfotrim; Sulmeprim; Sulmeprim Pediatric; Sulprim; Sumetrolim; Supracombin; Suprim; Syraprim; TRIMETHOPRIM; Teleprim; Thiocuran; Tiempe; Tmp-Ratiopharm; Trigonyl; Trimanyl; Trimesulf; Trimeth/Sulfa; Trimethioprim; Trimethopriom; Trimetoprim; Trimexazole; Trimogal; Trimopan; Trimpex; Trimpex 200; Triprim; Unitrim; Uretrim; Uro-Septra; Uroplus; Uroplus Ds; Uroplus Ss; Veltrim; Wellcoprim

Drug Category:
Bactrim is categorized under the following by the FDA: Antimalarials; Anti-Infectives; Anti-Infectives; ATC:J01EA01

Dosage Forms:
TABLET

Absorption:
Not Available

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
5-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)methyl]pyrimidine-2,4-diamine





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