Bactropin: What is it and what is it for?

What is bactropin?

Bactropin®is a synthetic compound drug, which is made with two active ingredients, trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole(1), two chemicals that belong to thebroad-spectrum antibiotic line.

To highlight: This medicine is a pharmaceutical product developed byLaboratorios Química Son’s. (2)

What is bactropin for?

• Bactropin® is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which is used totreat infections caused byfungi, bacteria or yeast, preventing their development and reproduction.
• It is used to treat:
  • Conjunctivitis, blepharitis and neonatal sepsis.
  • Septicemia and peritonitis.
  • Acute or chronic cystitis, pyelocystitis, pyelonephritis andgonococcal urethritis.
  • Boils, abscesses and infected wounds.
  • Rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute exacerbation ofbronchitisand pneumonia.
  • Typhoid fever, gastroenteritis and dysentery.
  • Otitis media.
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae infection.

Dosage and routes of administration of bactropin

trimethoprim. It also comes in

• Children from 2 to 5 years of age: 1/2 tablet of 800/400 mg every 12 hours.
• Children from 6 to 11 years of age: 1 tablet of 800/400 mg or 1/2 tablet of 160/800 mg every 12 hours.
• Children 12 years of age and older and adults: 2 tablets of 800/400 mg or 1 tablet of 160/800 mg every 2 hours.

Bactropin Side Effects

Treatment with bactropin® can cause, in certain patients, some of the following side effects: in certain patients:

• Possible allergic reactions due to contact with any component of the formula.
• It can cause dizziness and headache.
• Fever , muscle and joint pain.
• Diarrhea , nausea, and loss of appetite.
• Jaundice.
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• Decreased kidney function.
• It can inhibit enzymes that help make Folic acid production .

Important: If any of these symptoms appear during treatment with bactropin®, discontinue use and consult your doctor.

Contraindications and warnings of bactropin

Treatment with bactropin® is contraindicated in the following cases:

• Hypersensitivity to any of its components.
• Patients with megaloblastic anemia .
• People with severe disorders of the liver parenchyma (liver diseases).

You should know: Provide all the information to your doctor about your medical history , since this medicine is of delicate use.

Avoid if you have:

• Severe kidney failure.
• Blood dyscrasia (abnormalities in blood components).

Warnings:

• Antibiotic medications, such as bactropin®, should be kept out of the reach of children.
• Do not administer this drug without prescription or prescription.
• Do not exceed the duration or the dose indicated by your doctor.
• Avoid self-medication and follow the therapeutic indications to avoid any health risk in the patient.