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BACTRIM DOSAGE

Stats: AIDS dx: about 6 yrs ago. At best, working full time w/ syptomology until '94 and at the worst, 9 t-cells and over 3.6 MILLION viral load. 2 "dying" hospitalizations and one transfusion. Other Dx: Psoriatic Arthritis,...
Judith Feinberg, M.D.

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University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) is a key e strategy for precenting Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), toxoplasmosis, and many severe bacterial infections. Everyone with less than 200 T cells should take this medicine. The simplest dose... Read more »

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An Overview of Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethaprim (Bactrim, Septra, Sulfatrim)

sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole, trye-METH-oh-prim Brand Name: Bactrim, Septra, Sulfatrim Other Name(s): Cotrimoxazole, Sulfametoxazol - Trimetoprima, TMP-SMX, Trimethoprim Drug Class: Opportunistic Infection and Other Drugs ... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

You Can Prevent PCP in Children: A Guide for People With HIV Infection

PCP is the most serious infection among children with HIV. It can be fatal. PCP can be prevented and treated. TMP-SMX, also known as Bactrim, Septra, or Cotrim* , is the best medicine for preventing and treating PCP. Early diagnosis and... Read more »
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Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents

Disclosure of Relationship Summary Introduction History of the Guidelines Guidelines Process Major Changes in Guidelines Since Last Publication How to Use the Information in this Report Effect of ART on the Management of OIs ... Read more »
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Treating Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents

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