Research Notes on Trimethoprim
Trimethoprim is a prescription bacteriostatic antibiotic used in the treatment of urinary tract infections.1 Some common side effects include: hives, headache, diarrhea, and trouble breathing 2
Fast Facts:
- Sold under then trade names Monotrim, Proloprim, and Triprim 1
- Omalizumab should be used with caution in patients with: history of liver disease, kidney disease, and anemia 3
- Also used in the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.4
- Approved by the FDA June 23, 1981 4
5 Great Resources on Trimethoprim
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Trimethoprim (Oral Route) Description
- Family Doctor: Trimethoprim: Patient Guide
- Wishard (via Krames Online): What Is Sulfamethoxazole (Trimethoprim) Injection?
- Inhouse Pharmacy: Triprim (Trimethoprim)
- Wolters Kluwer Health (via Walgreens): Trimethoprim 100mg Tablets
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5 Latest Headlines on Trimethoprim
What is Trimethoprim?
- Wikipedia: Trimethoprim
- Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): What Is Proloprim (Trimethoprim)?
- Health Digest: Trimpex (Oral)
What are the Uses for Trimethoprim?
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Why Is This Medication Prescribed?
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Trimethoprim: Medication Uses
- DrugLib: Bactrim DS (Sulfamethoxazole / Trimethoprim) Indications and Dosage
What are the Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Trimethoprim?
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause?
- RxList: Trimethoprim: Warnings & Precautions
- Drugs.com: Proloprim (Trimethoprim) Side Effects
What are the Alternatives to Trimethoprim?
- OrganizedWisdom: Amoxicillin
- OrganizedWisdom: Ciprofloxacin
- Wikipedia: Nitrofurantoin
- Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Ofloxacin
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Trimethoprim?
- Home-Remedies-for-You: Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infection
- Native Remedies : Home Remedies for Urinary Tract Infections
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies For Bladder Inflammation
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Trimethoprim
- HealthBoards: Trimethoprim Message Board
- Steady Health: White Blood Cells In Urine
- DailyStrength: Bladder Infections Anyone?
Clinical Trials for Trimethoprim
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Trimethoprim Studies
- CenterWatch: Trimethoprim Clinical Trials
Abuse of Trimethoprim
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): Trimethoprim What Happens If I Overdose On Trimethoprim?
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): In Case Of Emergency/Overdose
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Trimethoprim
- PubMed Central: Trimethoprim Article Listings
- JAMA: Trimethoprim Articles
- Google Scholar: Articles About Trimethoprim
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Trimethoprim
- ↑ Health Digest: Trimpex (Oral)
- ↑ Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Proloprim (Trimethoprim)?
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 AIDSinfo: Sulfamethoxazole/ Trimethoprim Patient Information
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- Reviewer: Chris Miller
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- Last update: Oct. 2, 2008
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