What factors affect Bactrim dosing?

The factors that affect BACTRIM® dosing include the type of infection used for treatment, the current health condition of the patient and the height and weight of the patient. Other medicines that are used also play a role in Bactrim® dosage. The standard dosing of BACTRIMA® is the only double -strength tablet or two tablets of regular BACTRIM & REG strength collected twice a day for 10 days to two weeks. This antibiotic is used to treat urinary tract infections, diarrhea, ear infections and certain types of chronic bronchitis and pneumonia. These side effects include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and skin rash. Other, less common side effects of BACTRIM® standard dosage include easy bruises, jaundice, high potassium levels and muscle weakness. Rarely, seizures, swelling of the neck, mouth and lips, and difficulty breathing. These reactions are considered to be a medical emergency and need to be evaluated and treated as soon as possible. Health ProviderCare must be informed when diarrhea occurs. Diarrhea and the resulting dehydration can be treated against passage, fluid substitutes with sports drinks and in severe cases with intravenous liquids.

BACTRIM & REG, if pregnant can pose possible risks to the unborn child and are not recommended, except for certain situations. This antibiotic can cause congenital defects, but other studies are guaranteed to justify these risks. Women taking the standard dosage of BACTRIM® late in pregnancy can increase the risk of their children to become yelled. In severe cases, jaundice can cause a serious health condition known as kerternerus, which brain damage caused by extreme jaundice.

BACTRIM & REG has the potential to go through breast milk in those who are breastfeeding a child. The use of this drug should be discussed with the health care provider before receiving it. Breastfeeding baby pThe use of Bactrim & Reg can lead to a child experiencing diarrhea, diaper and thrush rash, a type of yeast infection of the mouth. If these effects occur, the healthcare provider may recommend alternative treatment and interruption of this antibiotics.

This drug is commonly used to treat the symptoms of urinary tract infection such as burning, urgency and frequency. Other means that can be used in the treatment of urinary tract infection include drinking a lot of water, avoiding caffeine and drinking cranberry juice. Over -the -counter reliefs of urine pain are also useful in reducing discomfort.