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:
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Anticonvulsants - seizure drug
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Methotrexate - Mexate
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Pyrimethamine - Daraprim
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Triamterene - Dyrenium Use of these medication with trimethoprim
may increase the risk of side effects effecting the blood
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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Anemia Patients with anemia may have an increased risk of
side effects effecting the blood
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Kidney disease Patients with kidney disease may have an increased
risk of side effects
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Liver disease Patients with liver disease may have an increased
risk of side effects
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