Sulfonamides and trimethoprim Flashcards
1
Q
what are sulfonamides and trimethoprim
A
broad spectrum suppressors of bacterial growth
2
Q
sulfonamide side effect
A
SJ
3
Q
Trimethoprim uses
A
UTIs –> may cause hyperkalemia
4
Q
TMP/SMZ combo
A
for UTI, otitis media, bronchitis, shigellosis, pneumonia, GI infections