What is sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim used for?

Descriptions. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination is used to treat infections including urinary tract infections, middle ear infections (otitis media), bronchitis, traveler’s diarrhea, and shigellosis (bacillary dysentery).

What does Sulfameth trimethoprim 800 160 Treat?

This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections).

Is trimethoprim a good antibiotic?

Sometimes trimethoprim is the only suitable antibiotic to treat an infection. In this case the benefit of taking it is likely to outweigh the small risk of harm, but discuss this with your doctor.

Is 3 days of trimethoprim enough?

Women and children with straightforward UTIs usually take a 3-day course of treatment. Men and pregnant women with straightforward UTIs usually take a 7-day course of treatment. People with particularly severe or complicated UTIs, or a catheter, usually take a 14-day course of treatment.

How long does it take for sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim to work?

How long does it take for trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole to work? Your body will start to absorb trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole immediately when you start taking it, and it will start to kill bacteria within about four hours of your first dose.

Can trimethoprim damage your kidneys?

Conclusion Trimethoprim is associated with a greater risk of acute kidney injury and hyperkalaemia compared with other antibiotics used to treat UTIs, but not a greater risk of death.

Why do I keep getting urinary tract infections?

Having a suppressed immune system or chronic health condition can make you more prone to recurring infections, including UTIs. Diabetes increases your risk for a UTI, as does having certain autoimmune diseases, neurological diseases and kidney or bladder stones.

Can you pee out a UTI?

Although a UTI makes it hurt to pee, drinking lots of water and peeing frequently will eventually make peeing less painful and help speed recovery. Hence, focus on staying well hydrated. If you are dealing with a relatively mild case of UTI, it will probably get cleared within a day or two of water therapy.