Sulfamethopyrazine
Information about Sulfamethopyrazine
Sulfamethopyrazine Uses
Sulfamethopyrazine is used in the treatment of malaria and parasitic infections.
How Sulfamethopyrazine works
Sulfamethopyrazine is an antibiotic. It stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.
Common side effects of Sulfamethopyrazine
Nausea, Vomiting, Skin rash, Allergic reaction
Available Medicine for Sulfamethopyrazine
Expert advice for Sulfamethopyrazine
- Your doctor has prescribed Sulfamethopyrazine to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated during treatment with this medicine.
- Your doctor may get regular blood, urine tests while you are on this medication.
- Do not take Sulfamethopyrazine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Discontinue Sulfamethopyrazine and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.