Antimicrobials – Antibacterials (Sulfonamides) Flashcards
1
Q
What are sulfonamides indicated for?
A
infections caused by susceptible bacteria in the urinary tract (ie. cystitis), upper and lower respiratory tract, and many other tissues
2
Q
What are sulfonamides contraindicated in?
A
- patients with hypersensitivity to sulfonamides or to trimethopri
- infants < 2 months old
- patients with megaloblastic anemia and other selected blood disorders
3
Q
sulfamethoxazole (SMX) / trimethoprim (TMP) (2)
(aka co-trimoxazole or SMX-TMP)
A
combination antibiotic
- Septra*
- Sulfatrim (brand name tablets and suspension D/C)
4
Q
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Generic SMX/TMP (3)
A
- SS (single strength) tabs: 400 mg SMX, 80 mg TMP
- DS (double strength) tabs: 800 mg SMX, 160 mg TMP
- tabs: 100 mg SMX, 20 mg TMP
5
Q
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Septra (1)
A
inj soln: 80 mg/mL SMX, 16 mg/mL TMP
