Sulphamethoxazole 200 mg + Trimethoprim 40 mg/5 ml Syrup

Trade Name

Prescriber Category

Bactrim

Department

Antimicrobial Restriction

Green Category

INDICATION (BLUE BOOK / UKK)

Infection caused by susceptible pathogen.

DOSING FOR ADULTS GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]

Adult patients to use either Tablet or Injection.

Use of syrup in adult patients only for Bactrim desensitization.

RENAL DOSE ADJUSTMENT IN ADULTS GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]

N/A

IV TO PO GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]

Equivalent to IV dose

EXTENDED INFUSION GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]

In-progress

SPECIAL MONITORING & PRECAUTION GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]

In-progress

ALTERNATIVE DOSING (BLUE BOOK / HSgB DRUG LIST)

Mild to moderate infections: more than 2months: 8 - 12mg Trimethoprim/kg/day divided every 12hours. Serious Infections: 15-20mg Trimethoprim/kg/day divided every 6hours.

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