Title: TRIMETHOPRIM SULFA - Mar Vista Animal Medical Center
Headings: TRIMETHOPRIM SULFA

Content: This means trimethoprim sulfa can enter not only abscessed tissue but can penetrate the prostate gland, the blood brain barrier, and eye and treat infections in these locations. Trimethoprim sulfa is a broad spectrum antibiotic with excellent activity against most gram negative organisms and against Staphylococci in the skin. This makes trimethoprim sulfa a good choice for skin infections or as a general antibiotic when the actual identity of the infecting organism is not known. Trimethoprim sulfa is, however, not generally effective against Pseudomonas auruginosa, which is particularly resistant where ever it emerges. Trimethoprim sulfa is generally prescribed for once or twice a day use. It may be given with or without food and should be stored at room temperature. It is of relatively low cost compared to other antibiotics which makes it a popular choice. Infections for which trimethoprim sulfa are especially helpful are: Coccidiosis
Kennel Cough (Bordetella bronchiseptica)
Pneumonia
Staph infections in the skin and ear
Prostate infections
SIDE EFFECTS
In general, drug side effects are classified as either common or serious (with rare drugs having side effects that are both common and serious). As with most drugs, trimethoprim sulfa has common side effects and rare serious side effects.