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Why would a doctor prescribe Bactrim?
Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) is an antibiotic for treating bacterial infections. It has no activity against viruses, such as a cold or flu. Doctors commonly use it to treat UTIs (urinary tract infections). Your doctor may also prescribe it for bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections, and traveler’s diarrhea.
How long does it take for Bactrim to work for UTI?
Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) is absorbed by the body and begins to kill bacteria within 1 to 4 hours after taking your dose. For more common problems like urinary tract infections and ear infections, most people will start to feel relief after a few days.
Can you drink cranberry juice while taking Bactrim?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Bactrim and cranberry. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Is Bactrim considered a strong antibiotic?
Bactrim is a powerful antibiotic medication that is excellent at treating specific bacterial infections. The likelihood of common Bactrim side effects is high, but the benefits of taking Bactrim outweigh the potential negatives.
What is the most common reason for using Bactrim?
Bactrim contains a combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are are both antibiotics that treat different types of infection caused by bacteria. Bactrim is used to treat ear infections, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, traveler’s diarrhea, shigellosis, and Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia.
What is an alternative drug to Bactrim?
Choosing Your Meds Choosing Your Meds. Bactrim (Septra and other names) is used to prevent Pneumocystis pneumonia in immune compromised persons. For those (like you) with allergy to sulfa, there are several recommended alternatives, such as Dapsone or atovaquone .
What class of antibiotic is Bactrim?
Bactrim belongs to the class of drugs called sulfa drugs. Bactrim contains sulfamethoxazole , a form of sulfa and trimethoprim, a man-made antibiotic that enhances the effect of sulfamethoxazole.