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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Antibiotic combination is also contraindicated for lactating and nursing mothers as it passes unchanged to breastmilk. Because Bactrim causes neutropenia, it is not particularly recommended for patients with megaloblastic anemia. Patients with AIDS will be more likely to develop side effects and serious adverse reactions; but because they are also the patient group which is more susceptible to developing Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia, Bactrim is still highly recommended for AIDS patients. Patients who are prescribed specific antibiotics should learn about their specific medications. This allows patients to know what they are taking. This also allows them to know what results to expect. Knowing all about Bactrim is important for those who are prescribed the antibiotic. Know the Common Facts about Bactrim It is important to know the common facts about Bactrim. Bactrim is usually prescribed for complicated and serious infections. Generic Name of Bactrim Bactrim is the brand name of TMP-SMX or Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole. Drug Class and Drug Category Bactrim is a combination preparation of two synthetic antibiotics— Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole. Sulfamethoxazole belongs to the Sulfonamides or the Sulfa Drugs category. Sulfonamides or Sulfa Drugs acts as both bacteriostatic and bactericidal. Its active ingredient acts as a potent competitive inhibitor in an essential biologic process within susceptible bacteria. This action inhibits the formation of folic acid or folate which prevents the bacteria from growing. This folate deficiency will quickly result in the death of the bacteria. Trimethoprim is a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor. Trimethoprim successfully inhibits the growth and replication of bacteria
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