Sulfonamides Flashcards
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Sulfonamide antibiotic
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sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (bactrim)
2
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Uses of bactrim
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infections - UTI, SSTI, RTI
3
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Side effets of bactrim
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GI, skin rash, hyperkalemia, myalgia, anorexia, photosenzitivity
4
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Bactrim interactions
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warfarin, hypoglycemic agents, ACE-I and ARBs
5
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Precautions for bactrim
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contraindicated in pregnancy, risk of hemolytic anemia, folate deficiency, sulfa allergy