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Cotrimoxazol DNA belongs to the group of antibiotics with anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, antifungal and antiviral effects. Cotrimoxazol DNA is used to treat infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, and gastrointestinal tract.1. What is Cotrimoxazol DNA drug?
Cotrimoxazol DNA drug contains the following main active ingredients:Sulfamethoxazole: This active ingredient has a broad antibacterial spectrum, sensitive to many gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Trimethoprim: This active ingredient works to prevent the growth of bacteria by inhibiting the enzyme dihydrofolate - reductase. Cotrimoxazol DNA drug is prepared in the form of tablets with the following strengths:
Cotrimoxazol 480mg. Cotrimoxazole 960mg. You should use the medicine exactly as prescribed by the dosage prescribed by the treating doctor. You absolutely do not use Cotrimoxazol DNA drug in high concentration and break it in half to use. This can change the absorption of the drug, causing unwanted systemic reactions.
2. What diseases does Cotrimoxazol DNA treat?
Cotrimoxazol DNA drug is effective in treating a broad spectrum of Gram (-), Gram (+) bacterial infections, especially gonococcal infections, uncomplicated acute urinary tract infections and pneumonia. caused by the bacterium Pneumocystis carinii.Cotrimoxazol DNA drug is indicated for treatment in the following specific cases:
Treatment of infections caused by gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to the drug. Treatment of infectious prostatitis. Treatment of urinary tract infections. Treatment of chronic bronchitis. Treatment of gastrointestinal infections. Treatment of respiratory tract infections. Treatment of acute cheek sinusitis in adults. Some effects of the drug Cotrimoxazol DNA are not mentioned in the article. If you intend to use the drug for other purposes, please consult your treating doctor.
3. Usage and dosage of Cotrimoxazol DNA drug
3.1. How to use Cotrimoxazol DNA?
You need to use the medicine correctly, in the prescribed dose and frequency. Using this drug arbitrarily, arbitrarily adjusting the therapeutic dose can cause situations that are dangerous to health. Cotrimoxazol DNA tablets should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water. You should not break, crush or dissolve on your own without special instructions from your treating doctor.3.2. Therapeutic dose of the drug Cotrimoxazol DNA
The dose of Cotrimoxazol DNA drug depends on the level of infection, specific symptoms and health status of each case. Therefore, you need to see the treating doctor directly to be provided with specific dosage and frequency information.The information provided in the article is for general use only. In addition, the therapeutic dose information below is not a substitute for medical advice.
Usual therapeutic dose when treating urinary tract infections:
Use 1 to 2 tablets (content of 480mg), 2 times a day. The average duration of treatment is 10 days. Usual therapeutic dose when treating gastrointestinal infections:
Use 1 to 2 tablets (content of 480mg), 2 times a day. Duration of treatment within 5 days. Usual therapeutic dose when treating respiratory tract infections:
Use 1-2 tablets (content of 480 mg), orally 2 to 3 times/day. The average duration of treatment is 10 days. The above therapeutic doses are only applicable to adults. The safety of the drug Cotrimoxazol DNA for young children has not been determined, parents absolutely do not arbitrarily use the drug for children.
3.3. In case of forgetting/overdose
In case of missed dose: When you forget to take a dose, you should take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and use the next scheduled dose. Irregular use of the antibiotic Cotrimoxazole can lead to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Therefore, you need to take the medicine at the prescribed frequency and dose. In case of overdose: You need to actively go to the hospital for timely diagnosis and treatment and the right regimen.4. Undesirable effects of the drug Cotrimoxazol DNA
Cotrimoxazol DNA drug may cause some unwanted effects during use. As soon as the body develops these symptoms, you should notify the treating doctor to receive professional advice. You absolutely need to not use other drugs to treat the unwanted effects of the drug.Possible undesirable effects of Cotrimoxazol DNA drug:
Digestive disorders. Skin reactions. Ulcers in the mouth. Tinnitus. Erythema multiforme appears. Decrease in neutrophil count and decrease in platelet count. Stevens-Johnson syndrome. These are not all the possible side effects of Cotrimoxazol DNA. You may experience symptoms not mentioned above if you use the wrong medicine or have a sensitive background.
5. Cotrimoxazol DNA drug interactions
A drug interaction is a phenomenon in which the components of the drug Cotrimoxazol DNA react with other drugs. Mild interactions can change the action of the drug, making the treatment less effective. On the contrary, a serious interaction can lead to the development of signs and symptoms that are serious for your health.Cotrimoxazol DNA can interact with some of the following drugs:
Thiazide diuretics. Blood sugar lowering drugs., Cyclosporin . Indomethacin. Pyrimethamine. The list above does not include all drugs that may interact with Cotrimoxazol DNA. To proactively prevent this, you should talk to your doctor about all the medications you are taking (including: injections, oral drugs, herbs and vitamins) to be considered for drug interactions. can happen.
In case there is an interaction with Cotrimoxazol DNA, the doctor will adjust the dose to prevent this situation.
6. Contraindications of the drug Cotrimoxazol DNA
Cotrimoxazol DNA drug is contraindicated in the following subjects:People with a history of allergies and hypersensitivity to the ingredients in the drug. People with rough liver parenchyma. People with severe kidney disease. Women who are pregnant. The action of Cotrimoxazol DNA may cause some health problems. Therefore, before using the drug, you should list or present your allergy history and medical condition to be considered for the use of the drug.
In case the treating doctor finds that you are at risk of experiencing unwanted effects of the drug, the doctor may prescribe another medicine to replace it.
7. Some notes when using Cotrimoxazol DNA drug
When using Cotrimoxazol DNA, the following groups of people need to be cautious, including:Elderly people, people with hematological disorders, G6PD enzyme deficiency, severe kidney failure,... need to consult. doctor before using the drug. The action of the antibiotic Cotrimoxazole can have adverse effects on these health problems. Breastfeeding women should actively discuss with their doctor about the benefits and risks of using the drug for treatment. In case of necessity, the treating doctor may ask you to stop breastfeeding while taking the medicine. The antibiotic Cotrimoxazole is only effective when used regularly. As soon as symptoms subside, you should still use up the indicated time. Stopping medication suddenly can cause bacteria to flare up and cause the condition to return.
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