Title: Septra (Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole): Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Warning
Headings: Septra
Septra
Drug Description
What is Septra and how is it used?
What are side effects of Septra?
DESCRIPTION
Indications
INDICATIONS
Urinary Tract Infections
Acute Otitis Media
Acute Exacerbations Of Chronic Bronchitis In Adults
Travelers' Diarrhea In Adults
Shigellosis
Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia
QUESTION
Dosage
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
SEPTRA is contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 2 months of age.
Urinary Tract Infections And Shigellosis In Adults And Pediatric Patients And Acute Otitis Media In Pediatric Patients
Pediatric Patients: Two Months of Age or Older
Acute Exacerbations Of Chronic Bronchitis In Adults
Travelers' Diarrhea In Adults
Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia
HOW SUPPLIED
Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS
Hematologic
Allergic
Gastrointestinal
Genitourinary
Metabolic
Neurologic
Psychiatric
Endocrine
Musculoskeletal
Respiratory System
Cardiovascular System
Miscellaneous
SLIDESHOW
Drug Interactions
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Potential For SEPTRA To Affect Other Drugs
Drug Interactions With SEPTRA
Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions
Warnings
WARNINGS
Embryofetal Toxicity
Hypersensitivity And Other Serious Or Fatal Reactions
Thrombocytopenia
Streptococcal Infections And Rheumatic Fever
Clostridioides Difficile Associated Diarrhea
Risk Of Failure And Excess Mortality With Leucovorin Use For Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia Treatment
Precautions
PRECAUTIONS
Development Of Drug Resistant Bacteria
Folate Deficiency
Hemolysis
Hypoglycemia
Phenylalanine Metabolism
Porphyria And Hypothyroidism
Use In The Treatment Of And Prophylaxis For Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia In Patients With Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Electrolyte Abnormalities
Laboratory Tests
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment Of Fertility
Pregnancy
Teratogenic Effects
Nonteratogenic Effects
See CONTRAINDICATIONS section.
Use in Specific Populations
Nursing Mothers
Pediatric Use
Geriatric Use
REFERENCES
Overdosage & Contraindications
OVERDOSE
Acute
Chronic
CONTRAINDICATIONS
QUESTION
Clinical Pharmacology
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Pharmacokineticsin Pediatric Patients
Pharmacokinetics In Geriatric Patients
Microbiology
Medication Guide
PATIENT INFORMATION
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors
Septra Drug Imprint
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim 400 mg-80mg-AMN
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS-AMN
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS-EON
Septra User Reviews

Content: Septra (Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole): Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Warning
Septra
PROFESSIONAL CONSUMER SIDE EFFECTS
Drug Description
Indications
Dosage
Side Effects
Drug Interactions
Warnings
Precautions
Overdosage & Contraindications
Clinical Pharmacology
Medication Guide
Drug Description
What is Septra and how is it used? Septra (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole) is a combination of two antibiotics used to treat ear infections, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Septra is available in generic form. What are side effects of Septra? Common side effects of Septra include: nausea,
vomiting,
diarrhea,
loss of appetite,
painful or swollen tongue,
dizziness,
spinning sensation,
ringing in your ears,
tired feeling, or
sleep problems (insomnia). Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Septra including: muscle weakness,
mental/mood changes,
blood in the urine,
changes in the amount of urine,
extreme drowsiness, or
signs of low blood sugar (such as nervousness, shakiness, sweating, hunger). DESCRIPTION
SEPTRA (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole) is a synthetic antibacterial combination product.