Trimethoprim Flashcards

1
Q

MOA

A
  • Bactericidal
  • Narrow spectrum
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Indication

A
  • Lower UTI
  • Co-trimoxazole contains trimethoprim + sulfamethoxazole: pneumocystitis jirovecil pneumonia (Causes SJS)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Dose

A

200mg BD

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Side effect

A

Blood disorder
- Counsel: report signs of infection or blood disorder: sore throat, fever, mouth ulcers, bleeding

Hyperkalaemia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Pregnancy

A

Teratogenic (antifolate)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly