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Elderly. 5. Tips May be taken with or without food. Swallow tablets with a big glass of water.Take only as directed by your doctor and do not share with anyone else as misuse can encourage the development of drug-resistant bacteria and reduce the effectiveness of Bactrim. Bactrim will not treat viral infections, such as a cold, or some bacterial infections such as those caused by streptococcal bacteria. Discontinue and seek urgent medical advice if a skin rash develops. Complete the full course as prescribed (unless instructed not to do so by your doctor) to reduce the risk of resistant bacteria developing. Should not be used in pregnant or lactating women or babies less than two months old. Seek urgent medical advice if an unexplained cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, fever, muscle or joint pain, paleness or yellowing of the skin, or diarrhea develops. Like other antibiotics, Bactrim can change the natural balance of bacteria present in your gut and may cause severe and persistent diarrhea, associated with a bacteria called Clostridium difficile. Contact your doctor if diarrhea develops either during treatment or within a couple of months of finishing treatment. Keep well hydrated with fluids to avoid the development of crystals in the urine or kidney stones.Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other medications including those bought over the counter, because some may not be compatible with Bactrim. 6. Response and effectiveness Quickly absorbed with peak levels occurring within one to four hours after administration. The antibacterial effects of Bactrim persist for at least 12 hours. 7. Interactions Medicines that interact with Bactrim may either decrease its effect, affect how long it works, increase side effects, or have less of an effect when taken with Bactrim. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of the medications; however, sometimes it does. Speak to your doctor about how drug interactions should be managed. Common medications that may interact with Bactrim include:anticonvulsants such as phenytoinantidepressants, such as amitriptyline, amoxapine, and desipraminecyclosporinedigoxinanticoagulants (blood thinners), such as warfarinblood pressure medications, such as captopril or enalaprilindomethacinpyrimethaminemedications that affect the nervous system, such as amantadine or memantinemethotrexatemetforminthiazide diureticsother medications that may inhibit or induce CYP2D6 enzymesvaccinations.Note that this list is not all-inclusive and includes only common medications that may interact with Bactrim. You should refer to the prescribing information for Bactrim for a complete list of interactions. References Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) [Package Insert]. Revised 07/2024. Distributed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. https://www.drugs.com/pro/bactrim.html Further informationRemember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use bactrim only for the indication prescribed.Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.Copyright 1996-2025 Drugs.com. Revision date: August 7, 2024.Medical Disclaimer
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