Bactrim is a combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, a type of beta-lactam antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. Learn more about beta-lactams, beta-lactamases, and beta-lactamase inhibitors from the Merck Manual Professional Edition.
(ESBL)–producing ABR and bacteria not susceptible (NS) to beta-lactams, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX, Bactrim), fluoroquinolones
should be paired with one of the oral beta-lactams). If severe beta-lactam allergies: Vancomycin Moxifloxacin or Chloramphenicol ( Bactrim if risk for
Data suggests that oral beta-lactams are inferior to Bactrim or fluoroquinolones for pyelonephritis. Initial dose of IV ceftriaxone and longer.
In patients allergic to beta-lactams, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim), clarithromycin (Biaxin), and azithromycin (Zithromax) may be prescribed but might
Common beta-lactam agents that are traditionally used to treat cellulitis do Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra
Bactrim or Septra) or clindamycin. Surprisingly, both worked type of antibiotic, known as beta-lactams. These antibiotics are
Bactrim or Septra) or clindamycin. Surprisingly, both worked equally Keflex) type of antibiotic, known as beta-lactams. These
Bactrim or Septra) or clindamycin. Surprisingly, both worked equally Keflex) type of antibiotic, known as beta-lactams. These
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