Is sulfamethoxazole tmp a strong antibiotic?
Bottom Line. Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is an effective combination antibiotic; however, it may not be suitable for those with kidney or liver disease or folate deficiency. The risk of side effects may be higher in the elderly.
What is the antibiotic SMZ TMP used for?
Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination is used to treat infections including urinary tract infections, middle ear infections (otitis media), bronchitis, traveler’s diarrhea, and shigellosis (bacillary dysentery).
What medication should not be taken with SMZ TMP?
Some products that may interact with this drug include: “blood thinners” (such as warfarin), dofetilide, methenamine, methotrexate. This product may interfere with certain laboratory tests, possibly causing false test results.
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 quickly does SMZ-TMP work?
Can I drink coffee on Bactrim?
Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) can cause kidney stones to form. Your risk of kidney stones is higher if you don’t drink enough water. Try to avoid too many beverages that cause dehydration, such as coffee and alcohol.
Can you drink caffeine with sulfamethoxazole?
The sulfa drugs which are derivatives of sulfanilamide were the first effective chemotherapeutic agents to be widely used for the cure of bacterial infections in humans. The interaction with caffeine can make them less effective or may cause dangerous side effects or other problems.
Can I eat yogurt while taking Bactrim?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Bactrim and yogurt.
Why do you need to drink a lot of water with Bactrim?
Take Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) with 8 ounces of water and stay well hydrated while you are taking it. Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) can cause kidney stones to form. Your risk of kidney stones is higher if you don’t drink enough water.