Specification | |
US Brand Name | Septra DS |
Strength | (800 + 160)mg |
Generic Name | Sulphamethoxazole + Trimethoprim |
Manufacturer | GSK |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
SEPMAX-800
160mg
Sepmax-800 is an
antibiotic that is used to treat several infections in the body caused by
bacteria. This antibiotic is also used to treat kidney and bladder infections.
How
it works?
This antibiotic is used in conjunction with other drugs.
It works by killing sensitive bacteria stopping the growth immediately.
Important
information about Medicine
There are basically tow different medicines
Sulfamethoxazone and Trimethropin that are combined to make an antibiotic
called Sulfamethoxazone Trimethropin. It is a medicine that is used to treat a
huge variety of bacterial infections in ears, intestines, urinary tract and
respiratory system. This medicine is also used to treat and prevent pneumonia.
Dosage
information
One needs to take the
dose prescribed by doctor. Plenty of liquids, especially water need to be taken
to avoid stomach upset.
Strengths
available
Sepmax-800 is available in the strength of 160mg
What
if you miss a dose?
Make sure that you do not miss the dose, if you do, make
sure that the missed dosage is taken as soon as possible.
What
if you overdose?
Although chances of overdose are low if your follow proper
instructions, but, in case you take multiple doses call up your doctor
immediately.
Things
to be taken care of
For anyone who is allergic to any of the ingredients
present in this medicine should not take Sepmax-800. People with a history of
low platelet count, liver damage or kidney problems need to inform this to the
doctor before taking this medicine. If suffering from anemia or taking
methenamine, inform the doctor about this and do not take this medicine without
the prescription.
Pregnant and breast feeding ladies need to avoid taking
Sepmax-800. For the ones who are trying to conceive need to discuss this with
the doctor before taking this medicine. If on a dietary supplement, let your
doctor know about this before he or she prescribes you Sepmax-800. People
suffering from asthma or the ones having thyroid problems should not take this
medicine until and unless recommended by the doctor. Anyone with the history of
high potassium levels in the body needs to report this to the doctor before
taking this medicine.
Side
Effects
Possible side effects of Sepmax-800 include allergic
reactions such as swelling, itching and difficulty in breathing. The others
include tightness in chest, irregular heartbeat, mood swings, stomach cramps,
tremors, headache, fever chills, vomiting, nausea, dark purple colored patches
on the skin, lower back pain, vaginal irritation and increased hunger.
Interaction
with other drugs
Some medicines might interact with Sepmax-800 such as
anticoagulants, dofetilide, pyrimethamine, amantadine, antidepressenants,
cyclosporine and angiotensin converting enzymes. To prevent any such reactions
from occurring, make sure that you inform your doctor about all those medicines
that you take or have taken in the recent past.