What is
sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Bactrim is a combination of two synthetic (man-made) antibiotics, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Both drugs reduce the ability of some bacteria to utilize folic acid for growing.
Is SMZ TMP a controlled substance?
SMZ-TMP DS 800 mg / 160 mg
is not a controlled substance under
the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
What type of medication is SMZ TMP?
This medication is a
combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections).
What type of antibiotic is TMP?
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM or SMX-TMP (suhl fuh meth OK suh zohl; trye METH oh prim) is
a combination of a sulfonamide antibiotic and a second antibiotic
, trimethoprim. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections.
What medication should not be taken with SMZ TMP?
- SELECTED PHOTOSENSITIZERS/TRETINOIN-MEQUINOL.
- TRIMETHOPRIM/DOFETILIDE.
- ANTIMICROBIALS/LIVE TYPHOID VACCINE.
- SULFONAMIDES/METHENAMINE.
What does SMZ TMP stand for?
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics:
sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections).
Is Bactrim hard on your kidneys?
The antibiotic Bactrim is frequently associated with an increase in creatinine shortly after starting it. While Bactrim is a not uncommon cause of acute interstitial nephritis (AIN), the most frequent reason for a Bactrim-associated creatinine increase is actually artifactual one.
How quickly does SMZ TMP work?
Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) is absorbed by the body and begins to kill bacteria
within 1 to 4 hours after
taking your dose. For more common problems like urinary tract infections and ear infections, most people will start to feel relief after a few days.
How long does SMZ TMP stay in your system?
Peak blood levels for the individual components occur 1 to 4 hours after oral administration. The mean serum half-lives of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are
10 and 8 to 10 hours
, respectively.
Does SMZ TMP have penicillin in it?
Yes, Bactrim DS contains sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
It is in no way related to Penicillin
. It is safe to take if you are allergic to Penicillin. Bactrim DS is an antibiotic and belongs to a drug class called sulfonamides.
What medications should not be taken with Bactrim?
- SELECTED PHOTOSENSITIZERS/TRETINOIN-MEQUINOL.
- TRIMETHOPRIM/DOFETILIDE.
- ANTIMICROBIALS/LIVE TYPHOID VACCINE.
- SULFONAMIDES/METHENAMINE.
Is SMZ TMP safe?
Generally TMP-SMZ
is considered a very safe drug
. You rarely hear of allergies to it or other problems. But not so fast. There is a growing literature that suggests that those prescribing this drug need an increased level of respect for the potential serious side effects caused by this combination of drugs.
Why do you have to drink a lot of water with Bactrim?
Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination is best taken with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Several additional glasses of water should be taken every day, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Drinking
extra water will help to prevent some unwanted effects
(eg, crystals in the urine). .
Does SMZ-TMP treat sinus infection?
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 64 ratings for the treatment of Sinusitis. 38% of reviewers reported a
positive effect
, while 45% reported a negative effect.
Can I take aspirin with SMZ-TMP?
No interactions were found
between aspirin and SMZ-TMP DS. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can I take Bactrim 10 hours apart?
Adults: The usual adult dosage in the treatment of urinary tract infections is 1 BACTRIM DS (double strength) tablet or
2 BACTRIM tablets every 12 hours for 10 to 14 days
. An identical daily dosage is used for 5 days in the treatment of shigellosis.
