Title: Trimethoprim-Sulfa in Veterinary Medicine-Facts and Information | PetCoach
Headings: Trimethoprim-Sulfa
Trimethoprim-Sulfa
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General description
Trimethoprim-sulfa is a potentiated sulfonamide antimicrobial used to treat certain bacterial and protozoal infections in veterinary medicine. Uses
Bacterial urinary tract infections, skin infections, and other soft tissue infections; also used for protozoal infections. How it works
The combination of trimethoprim with a sulfonamide gives this medication a broader spectrum of activity against susceptible microorganisms with less antibiotic resistance than either component alone. Potentiated sulfa drugs kill microorganisms by inhibiting enzymes, causing the bacteria to die. Dosage
Dogs: 15-45 milligrams per kilogram by mouth every 12 hours. Cats: 15-30 milligrams per kilogram by mouth every 12 hours.