Antrima 400 mg/80 mg Tablet

Antrima 400 mg/80 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains sulfamethoxazole 400 mg and trimethoprim 80 mg in each dose. It belongs to the sulfonamide antibiotic combination class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Antrima 400 mg/80 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections such as urinary tract infections, some ear infections, bronchitis, and certain types of traveler’s diarrhea or skin infections when the bacteria are susceptible.

How it works: Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim work together by blocking two steps bacteria need to make folic acid, which helps them grow and multiply. In tablet form, Antrima 400 mg/80 mg Tablet is absorbed after swallowing and starts working through the bloodstream against susceptible bacteria.

This Antrima 400 mg/80 mg Tablet strength delivers a standard tablet dose that is commonly used as part of doctor-directed treatment schedules, rather than a lower starter strength. Because it is a fixed-dose combination, a clinician chooses it when this amount of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim is appropriate for the infection, the person’s age and weight, and kidney function. The tablet form is convenient for regular oral dosing and may feel easier to take than liquid forms for adults and older children who can swallow tablets.

• Urinary tract infections
• Ear infections
• Bronchitis and other respiratory bacterial infections
• Certain skin and soft tissue infections
• Traveler’s diarrhea caused by susceptible bacteria

• Swallow the Antrima 400 mg/80 mg Tablet with a full glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at evenly spaced times each day to keep the antibiotic level steady.
• It can be taken with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Drink plenty of fluids while using this antibiotic unless your doctor limits fluids.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you feel better early.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says the tablet may be altered.

Each Antrima 400 mg/80 mg Tablet provides 400 mg sulfamethoxazole plus 80 mg trimethoprim. The exact dose and how often you take it depend on the infection being treated and your medical history; doctors may prescribe this strength once, twice, or more times a day depending on the condition. Do not exceed the dose your doctor prescribes, because the maximum daily amount depends on the indication, your age, and kidney function.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim may include:

• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Mild diarrhea
• Headache
• Rash or itching
• Increased sensitivity to sunlight

• Tell your doctor if you have had an allergy to sulfonamide antibiotics or trimethoprim before using Antrima 400 mg/80 mg Tablet.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, folate deficiency, or a history of blood disorders.
• This medicine can increase sun sensitivity, so limit strong sunlight and use sunscreen.
• Stay well hydrated unless told otherwise, because this antibiotic can affect the kidneys and urine flow.
• It may interact with medicines that raise potassium, so monitoring may be needed in some patients.
• Use extra caution if you are older, pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking blood thinners.
• Do not use it for a viral infection, and do not share leftover tablets with others.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• ACE inhibitors or ARBs and potassium-sparing diuretics, which can raise potassium
• Phenytoin
• Certain diabetes medicines such as sulfonylureas

Store Antrima 400 mg/80 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.