Sulfamethoxazole And Hiv

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Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole, Cotrimoxazole

What Is TMP/SMX? TMP/SMX is combination of two antibiotic drugs: trimethoprim andsulfamethoxazole. It is also known as cotrimoxazole. It is soldas Bactrim® (manufactured by Roche) or Septra® (byMonarch Pharmaceuticals). TMP/SMX is sold under many other namesin different parts of the world. Antibiotics fight infections caused by bacteria. TMP/SMX is alsoused to fight some infections caused by protozoa, and someopportunistic infections in...

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hi my question is, if i have hiv can i take sulfameth/trimethoprim?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim/Septra) is a commonly used antimicrobial in HIV+ patients. It is effective at preventing and treating PCP and MSRA infections among many uses. Rates of side effects are higher in HIV+ patients with... Read more »

Antibiotics and HIV

I want to know if it is nessesary to take Sulphamethoxazole/Trimethoprim orally on a daily basis to protect yourself against possible infections. My CD4 is currently 680 and not on any ARV ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Trimethoprim/sulphamethoxazole (TMP/SMX), aka Septra or Bactrim, is generally prescribed for PCP (Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia) prophylaxis when the CD4 cell count falls to 200 or less. It can be discontinued if and when the CD4 count... Read more »

What is Sulfameth/trimethoprim?

What is Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim used for?...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

This is a very common antibiotic used for the treatment of many infections, such as those of the urine or respiratory tract. One of its main applications in the setting of HIV infection is as an agent to prevent PCP.... Read more »

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what if any are its side effects?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Sulfamethoxazole in often used (with trimethoprim) in HIV+ patients to treat or prevent a wide variety of infections. The most common side effects are a rash (occasionally severe), gut (nausea, vomiting), itching, fever, low white cell counts and... Read more »

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My boyfriend recently found out that he has a MRSA staph infection. He was given a course of sulfamethoxazole 2x a day for 10 days. He began taking the medication and on day 2 he developed chills. Each day as he was taking the medication his... Read more »

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