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Brand Names: Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Cotrim, Septra, Septra DS, Septrin, SMZ/TMP DS 800-160

What is Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim SMX-TMP? Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, also known as SMX-TMP or cotrimoxazole, is a combination of sulfamethoxazole, an antibacterial sulfonamide, and trimethoprim. The combination eliminates bacteria that cause many kinds of infections, including pneumonia and urinary tract and intestinal infections.

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Reasons Taken

13 patients in the community are taking or have taken Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim SMX-TMP.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 6 46%
Bladder problems 5 38%
infection 1 7%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim SMX-TMP.

  0 mg Daily 0 Daily 40 mg Daily 800 mg Daily 1600 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim SMX-TMP or how long patients were taking Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim SMX-TMP before stopping.

Currently taking Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim SMX-TMP

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
1
0
2
1
1

Stopped taking Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim SMX-TMP

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
4
0
0
0
1
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim SMX-TMP (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice 2 40% Doctor's advice: 40%
Course of treatment ended 2 40% Course of treatment ended: 40%
Side effects too severe 1 20% Side effects too severe: 20%
Other 1 20% Other: 20%


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