Cosatrim (Trimethorpim/sulphamethoxazole)
Brand Name: Cosatrim
Generic Name: Trimethorpim/sulphamethoxazole
Manufacturer/Agent: Cosmos Ltd
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 480mg
Pack size: 100
Trade Price: KES 320.00
Retail Price: @ KES 4.27
Class: Antibacterials: Co-trimoxazoles (Anti-infectives)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym: Sulphamethoxazole/trimethoprim
Molecular Formulae:
Precautions: Porphyria. hypersensitivity to sulphonamides.
Indications/Uses: Urinary tract infections, respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia; 960mg bd, with plenty of water. higher doses in pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, toxoplasmosis and
Interactions:
Side Effects: Nausea. vomiting. glossitis. rash. blood disorders. folate deficiency.erythema multiforme.