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Bactrim |
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- Description - |
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Bactrim, an antibacterial combination drug, is prescribed for thetreatment of certain urinary tract infections, severe middle ear infectionsin children, long-lasting or frequently recurring bronchitis in adults thathas increased in seriousness, inflammation of the intestine due to a severebacterial infection, and travelers' diarrhea in adults. Bactrim is alsoprescribed for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia,and for prevention of this type ofpneumonia in people with weakened immune systems. |
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Hives,lack or loss of appetite,nausea,skin rash,vomiting |
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Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Blood thinners such as Coumadin
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Indomethacin (Indocin)
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
Oral diabetes medications such as Micronase and Glucotrol
Pyrimethamine (Daraprim)
Seizure medications such as Dilantin
Tricyclic antidepressants such as Elavil, Norpramin, Sinequan, and Tofranil
Water pills (diuretics) such as HydroDIURIL
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- Manufacturer - |
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United Research Laboratories/Mutual Pharmaceutical |
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1100 Orthodox Street |
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Philadelphia, PA 19124 |
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USA |
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