Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Bacrtim)

Question 1

What is the medication used for?

Answer 1

To treat bacterial infections, most commonly UTIs.

Question 2

What are the contraindications for taking Bactrim?

Answer 2

Kidney or liver failure

Question 3

The severe inflammatory skin disorder caused by Bactrim is called ___ ____ ____

Answer 3

Steven-Johnson syndrome

Question 4

During this allergic reaction what will you see?

Answer 4

Severe skin lesions; blisters; swelling of throat, lips, tongue; fever; headache; rash *lesions can be internally on organs as well