Sulfatrim is a prescription antibiotic licensed to treat various types of infections. This eMedTV Web article discusses Sulfatrim uses in more detail, describes how the drug works, and explains what you should know before taking the antibiotic.
The most common Sulfatrim side effects include nausea, allergic skin reactions, and decreased appetite. This eMedTV page also lists potentially serious side effects of Sulfatrim that require immediate medical attention, such as seizures or hallucinations.
Sulfatrim is used for treating certain types of infections, including ear infections and bladder infections. This eMedTV Web resource explains how this antibiotic works to treat infections and discusses possible off-label Sulfatrim uses.
Before prescribing a Sulfatrim dosage, your doctor will consider several factors. This eMedTV Web resource describes these factors that may affect your Sulfatrim dosage, and offers tips on when and how to take this antibiotic medication.
Warfarin, certain antibiotics, and digoxin are some of the drugs that may interact with Sulfatrim. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at other Sulfatrim drug interactions, and describes the complications these interactions may cause.
You should not take Sulfatrim if you are allergic to "sulfa" drugs or if you have a certain type of anemia. This eMedTV Web page includes other important Sulfatrim warnings and precautions, such as who should not take the drug and potential side effects.
Vomiting, confusion, and blood in the urine are potential signs of a Sulfatrim overdose. As this eMedTV article explains, specific overdose effects will vary, depending on how much Sulfatrim is taken and whether it is taken with other substances.
Sulfatrim may not be safe to use during pregnancy. As this selection from the eMedTV Web library explains, animal studies on Sulfatrim and pregnancy show that the drug may cause problems in the fetus (such as birth defects or fetal death).
Breastfeeding women may be advised to avoid Sulfatrim, as this drug does pass through breast milk. This eMedTV article offers more information on Sulfatrim and breastfeeding, and explains the problems this drug could cause in a nursing infant.
Currently, both brand-name and generic Sulfatrim are licensed for sale. This eMedTV page lists the companies that manufacture generic Sulfatrim and explains how the FDA has determined that the generic versions are equivalent to the brand-name drug.
