Uses | • bacterial infections: acute otitis media, bronchiectasis, bronchitis (acute on chronic), enteritis, pertussis (3rd line), P. jirovecipneumonia • skin infections • sinusitis • travellers diarrhea • urinary tract infections (available on site) |
Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • sulphur • trimethoprim allergy • pregnancy • infants less than 2 months • folic acid deficiency Drug Interactions • phenytoin • tricyclic antidepressants • anticoagulants • angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors |
Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • nausea • vomiting • anorexia • allergic skin reactions |
Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 5-10mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses |
Monitoring | renal function tests in elderly |
Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |