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May 27, 2012

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Why should travelers see a physician before they leave on a trip?

Travelers should see a physician before leaving for a trip if

they are going to developing countries,
they are visiting sites that are not on the usual tourist routes or traveling to high altitudes,
they have chronic diseases that could be affected by travel,
they are visiting countries that require vaccinations before they allow travelers to enter the country.

The goal of a pre-travel medical evaluation is to help travelers protect themselves against (1) common diseases that may be mild but that will disrupt their trip, and (2) less common diseases that may be serious or even fatal. All travelers need to be up to date on routine vaccines they would normally get if they were not traveling. For example, an annual influenza vaccination (flu shot) is recommended if traveling during influenza season. Travelers should also be up to date on te...

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Trimethoprim Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Trimethoprim Overview

Trimethoprim [Brand names: Trimpex (Discontinued Brand), Proloprim (Discontinued Brand), Primsol] is used to treat bacterial infections. Trimethoprim is often combined in a single pill with sulfamethoxazole. It is an antibiotic. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, loss of appetite, changes in taste, or headache.

The usual oral adult dosage of Trimethoprim is 100 mg every 12 hours or 200 mg trimethoprim every 24 hours, each for 10 days. Trimethoprim may interact with dofetilide, digoxin, methotrexate, phenytoin, procainamide, and it may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Trimethoprim should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. Trimethoprim passes into breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Trimethoprim Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Trimethoprim Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

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For the treatment of initial episodes of uncomplicated urinary tract infections due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: Escherichiacoli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter species and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus species, including S. saprophyticus.

Cultures and susceptibility tests should be performed to determine the susceptibility of the bacteria to trimethoprim (trimethoprim (trimethoprim tablet) tablet) . Therapy may be initiated prior to obtaining the results of these tests.

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What is Trimethoprim Prescribing Information?

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What is Consumer information?

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Trimethoprim Consumer Information: Uses

Trimethoprim is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this sect...

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