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Trimethoprim - Systemic

Brand Names

Proloprim, Trimpex
Trimethoprim *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
*** Additional Information

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For trimethoprim, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to trimethoprim. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies have not been done. Studies in rats have shown that trimethoprim causes birth defects. Studies in rabbits have shown that trimethoprim causes a decrease in the number of successful pregnancies. However, in the few reports where trimethoprim was taken by pregnant women, trimethoprim has not been reported to cause birth defects or other problems.

Breast-feeding problem

Trimethoprim passes into the breast milk. However, this drug has not been reported to cause serious problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

This drug has been using in a limited number of children 2 months of age or older and tested in child 12 years of age or older. In effective doses, the drug has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in child than it does in adults.

Elderly care

Elderly people may be more sensitive to the effects of trimethoprim. Blood problems may be more likely to occur in elderly diseaseds who are taking diuretics - water pills along with this drug.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking trimethoprim, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of trimethoprim. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:








  

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