Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole Benefits & Uses

Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 25 mg pyrimethamine and 500 mg sulfamethoxazole
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 25 mg pyrimethamine and 500 mg sulfamethoxazole

Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole is used -

Severe

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Rash

Common

Weakness

Unknown

Dizziness
Diarrhoea

Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole Related Warnings

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 serious side effects after taking Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole on the Kidneys?

Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole on the Heart?

Side effects of Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole with Other Drugs

Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Abacavir,Lamivudine

Chlorpromazine

Dapsone

Methotrexate

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Asthma
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypothyroidism

Frequently asked Questions about Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole

Is this Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole is addictive.

Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole

It is safe to take Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole

Taking alcohol with Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole can be dangerous.

See all substitutes for Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole

G Kelfin Tablet - ₹5
Malin Tablet - ₹13
Lari 25 Mg/500 Mg Tablet - ₹41
Malarce Tablet - ₹14
Melar Tablet - ₹6
Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole Tablet - ₹22

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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)

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