Sulfamethoxazole is a combination of sulfamethoxazole and metronidazole, which is mainly used for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria, including Klebsiella spp, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Proteus vulgaris.
Sulfamethoxazole belongs to sulfonamides, which is a combination of sulfamethoxazole and methotrexate, and can be used to treat respiratory infections, intestinal infections, urinary tract infections and so on caused by the above sensitive bacteria.
In clinical practice, it is important to note that this drug should not be taken by patients who are allergic to this drug, and should not be used by pregnant or lactating women, women with severe hepatic or renal impairment, or infants less than two months old.
Side effects of sulfamethoxazole are also relatively frequent, clinically, most often seen in allergic reactions, can appear exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, drug rash, neutropenia, hemoglobinuria, hyperbilirubinemia, liver damage and so on.
Oral compound sulfamethoxazole, need to follow the doctor’s advice, do not take without authorization.