Cotrimoxazole ( Bactrimel) - Uses, Side Effects, Dosage - Doctor Explains
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Generic name: Cotrimoxazole.
Brand names: Bactrimel.
Available as tablets, suspension and via drip.
How to use it?
- Regular tablet: just swallow it whole with half a glass of water.
- Suspension: shake the bottle before use. Measure the correct amount with the measuring cup or measuring spoon. Drink that amount. Rinse the measuring cup with some water afterwards and drink that too.
- Intravenous administration: your doctor or nurse will take care of this. You don’t need to arrange this yourself.
Furthermore, it is important your drink at least 1,5-2L of water, during your treatment with Cotrimoxazole. This will prevent this medicine from crystallizing in the kidneys and causing kidney stones.
When to use it?
Cotrimoxazole is part of a group of antibiotics called Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim. They can be used to treat infectious with several types of bacteria. For example:
- Infections of the respiratory tract, like a pneumonia.
- Gastrointestinal infections, like a stomach infection.
- Urinary tract infections and a middle ear infection.
What is the correct dosage?
The precise dose will depend on your specific indication of use, the side effect you might experience and the severity of your symptoms. Therefore always use the precise amount and frequency your doctor prescribed you.
- However, when treating most infections in adults your doctor might prescribe a dose of 960 mg 2×/day. During serious infections this dose can be increased up to 960 mg 3x/day.
Cotrimoxazole is usually given up to 2 days after the symptoms have disappeared, but at least for 5 days. If there is no clear improvement of your symptoms after 7 days, than contact your doctor. Your treatment needs to be reconsidered. And for long-term treatment: the dose is usually halved after 14 days.
What are the side-effects?
- Common (1–10%), nausea, vomiting, skin rash and elevated blood values of several parameters.
- Uncommon (0.1–1%): Convulsions, diarrhea, impaired renal function, deafness and an inflammation of the liver.
- Rare (0.01–0.1%): hallucinations and inflammation of the throat, stomach, pancreas, nerves and blood vessels.
- Very rare (0.01%): allergic reaction, convulsion, dizziness, meningitis, shortness of breath, coughing, muscle pain and several serious side effects.
Safety:
First of all there are no limitations for this drug regarding the usage of alcohol or driving a car.
However, cotrimoxazole can have interactions with other drugs your are taking. always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.
Lastly, cotrimoxazole can be dangerous for pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding and their babies. Therefore always discuss this with your personal doctor.
- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -
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- Sebastian Houwing: Investor
Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2022). Cotrimoxazol.
2: Apotheek.nl (2022). Cotrimoxazol.
* The images in this video are used for educational purposes only. Most of the images and videos in this video come from https://www.canva.com/.
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1. Polaroid Memories - DivKid
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Generic name: Cotrimoxazole.
Brand names: Bactrimel.
Available as tablets, suspension and via drip.
How to use it?
- Regular tablet: just swallow it whole with half a glass of water.
- Suspension: shake the bottle before use. Measure the correct amount with the measuring cup or measuring spoon. Drink that amount. Rinse the measuring cup with some water afterwards and drink that too.
- Intravenous administration: your doctor or nurse will take care of this. You don’t need to arrange this yourself.
Furthermore, it is important your drink at least 1,5-2L of water, during your treatment with Cotrimoxazole. This will prevent this medicine from crystallizing in the kidneys and causing kidney stones.
When to use it?
Cotrimoxazole is part of a group of antibiotics called Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim. They can be used to treat infectious with several types of bacteria. For example:
- Infections of the respiratory tract, like a pneumonia.
- Gastrointestinal infections, like a stomach infection.
- Urinary tract infections and a middle ear infection.
What is the correct dosage?
The precise dose will depend on your specific indication of use, the side effect you might experience and the severity of your symptoms. Therefore always use the precise amount and frequency your doctor prescribed you.
- However, when treating most infections in adults your doctor might prescribe a dose of 960 mg 2×/day. During serious infections this dose can be increased up to 960 mg 3x/day.
Cotrimoxazole is usually given up to 2 days after the symptoms have disappeared, but at least for 5 days. If there is no clear improvement of your symptoms after 7 days, than contact your doctor. Your treatment needs to be reconsidered. And for long-term treatment: the dose is usually halved after 14 days.
What are the side-effects?
- Common (1–10%), nausea, vomiting, skin rash and elevated blood values of several parameters.
- Uncommon (0.1–1%): Convulsions, diarrhea, impaired renal function, deafness and an inflammation of the liver.
- Rare (0.01–0.1%): hallucinations and inflammation of the throat, stomach, pancreas, nerves and blood vessels.
- Very rare (0.01%): allergic reaction, convulsion, dizziness, meningitis, shortness of breath, coughing, muscle pain and several serious side effects.
Safety:
First of all there are no limitations for this drug regarding the usage of alcohol or driving a car.
However, cotrimoxazole can have interactions with other drugs your are taking. always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.
Lastly, cotrimoxazole can be dangerous for pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding and their babies. Therefore always discuss this with your personal doctor.
- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -
I want to give special thanks to my sponsors on Patreon:
- Sebastian Houwing: Investor
Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2022). Cotrimoxazol.
2: Apotheek.nl (2022). Cotrimoxazol.
* The images in this video are used for educational purposes only. Most of the images and videos in this video come from https://www.canva.com/.
Music:
1. Polaroid Memories - DivKid
Follow me on instagram: @HOWTOMEDICATE
Follow me on twitter: @HOWTOMEDICATE
Support me on Patreon: Patreon: howtomedicate
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