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Trimethoprim.

Trimethoprim, an antibiotic, is used to treat various bacterial infections in our body. It is commonly used to treat traveler's diarrhea, acne vulgaris, certain types of pneumonia, middle ear infections, and urinary tract infections. This drug inhibits the growth of bacteria and is usually taken orally in tablet form.

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What is the treatment for epididymo-orchitis?

Query: Hello doctor, I have an epididymo-orchitis infection. I went to the urologist, and he gave me antibiotics, taking it for two months, but the problem still is not going away. What to do in this situation? I am currently on Ciprofloxacin 500 mg, Fosfomycine 3000 mg, and Azithromycin 500 mg.  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Epididymoorchitis is diagnosed mainly on ultrasound. It is a painful condition of the scrotum. It is mainly due to infections in the urinary tray secondary to STD (sexually transmitted disease) or obstruction to the lower urinary system like in the urethra or prostate. ...  Read Full »

My urine dipstick shows high leukocytes. Is it a UTI?

Query: Hello doctor, Last week fully, I experienced needing to urinate all the time. I did not feel like my bladder was empty. I started getting lower stomach pain near my pelvis. I assumed this was a UTI as I usually have recurring ones but had not in a long time. I ordered some antibiotics through a doct...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, actually, antibiotics can cause stomach disturbance, and due to that, abdomen pain and sometimes diarrhea can be seen. I would suggest you take tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg once a day before breakfast in the morning, along with antibiotics ...  Read Full »

Will taking Sulfatrim DS during pregnancy harm the baby?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 16 weeks pregnant, will taking Sulfatrim DS harm my baby?  Read Full »


Dr. Albana Greca

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not recommend this Sulfatrim DS (Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim) at your pregnancy age. If you have been prescribed for any infection, please tell the doctor you are pregnant and change therapy. Usually, penicillins are safe to use. Other drugs including Sulfatr...  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 »

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