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Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole safe for pregnant women?
Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole on the Kidneys?
Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole on the Liver?
Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole on the Heart?
Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole is rarely harmful for the heart.
Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole habit forming or addictive?
Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole
You can take Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole
Taking Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Daraprim® (pyrimethamine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 826-827
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1234-1236
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 705
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Bactrim™ (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)