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Sulfamethoxazole

Sulfamethoxazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, urinary tract infections, prostatitis, and bronchitis. It is used along with Trimethoprim to work efficiently. It is effective against certain bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli.

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Can I take Sildoo 8 for UTI and urine retention?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 36 years old suffering from UTI and urine retention. I am a father of two, height is six feet and weighing 191 pounds. I was suffering from mild constipation (first poop is easy but clearing remaining used to take some time from past few months. I used to spend at least 15-20 minu...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandeep. P.

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.With your elaborate history what I could make out is that you had a severe episode of acute prostatitis which was undertreated and now it is chronic prostatitis syndrome. Also, you have severe constipation. Sildoo is silodosin which is a highly potent alpha-blocker. I would...  Read Full »

How to prevent side effects of Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 51-year-old male of height 5.9 feet and weight 210 pounds. My GP prescribed Sulfamethoxazole-TMP DS for prostatitis. I have very bad side effects from it. What, besides drinking a ton of water, can be done to get it out of my system? Kindly guide me.  Read Full »


Dr. Rakesh Karanwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The Sulfamethoxazole component of the drug is a sulfa drug and prone to cause significant side effects or even severe allergic reactions. The half-life of the drug under reference is 12 hours. Hence, with plenty of water, the drug will be fully excreted out of your system...  Read Full »

Will intake of Cotrimoxazole cause renal failure in aged people?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 60-year-old male. I took Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim 400/80 mg three times a day for three consecutive days. I got a serum creatinine level of 2.25 mg/dL, EGFR of 29 ml/minute, and albumin to creatinine ratio of 430 mcg/L in my renal function tests. My urine sample is yellow wit...  Read Full »


Dr. Mohammed Abdul Nasir

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your problem. There are many cases in the literature showing that acute kidney injury occurs with the initiation of Cotrimoxazole therapy. This relation occurs more commonly in elders and so increased creatinine occurs due to acute kidney injury caus...  Read Full »

What causes frequent urges to urinate?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 36 year old, active male. My height is 6 feet and weight is 175 lbs. Previously, I had Zoloft for anxiety. Now, I am just doing exercise, eating healthy food and vitamins. I have been diagnosed with prostatitis a few times in the past few months. I was also diagnosed with this roug...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and treatment details. You definitely had on and off history of prostatitis in the past and now you are taking Bactrim (combination of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim) since three to four weeks. I have some questions for you. How is yo...  Read Full »

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