What is SMZ TMP antibiotic used for?

Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination is used to treat infections including urinary tract infections, middle ear infections (otitis media), bronchitis, traveler’s diarrhea, and shigellosis (bacillary dysentery).

What is the classification of Zotrim?

Zotrim belongs to a class of drugs called Sulfonamides; Antibiotics, Combos.

What kind of antibiotic is SMZ TMP?

This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type).

What is Biseptol 480 used for?

[Biseptol-480 in the treatment of gonorrhea in women]

What does SMZ TMP stand for?

SMZ-TMP DS (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is a combination antibiotic used to treat ear infections, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, traveler’s diarrhea, shigellosis, and Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia.

What are the side effects of SMZ TMP?

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  • Black, tarry stools.
  • blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin.
  • changes in skin color.
  • chest pain or tightness.
  • cough or hoarseness.
  • general feeling of tiredness or weakness.
  • headache.
  • itching, skin rash.

What is zotrim used for?

Zotrim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim and phenazopyridine hydrochloride) is a combination of two tablets: antibacterial medications and a pain reliever used to treat urinary tract infections.

Is zotrim an antibiotic?

Zotrim SS 400mg/80mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Sulfamethoxazole+Trimethoprim. It is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections and works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.

How long does it take for SMZ TMP to work?

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.