Biseptol is an antibiotic with a wide spectrum of action

Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are included, as active substances, in a drug called "Co-trimoxazole", which is a combined antibacterial drug with a wide spectrum of action. Used in medicine to kill bacteria that cause infections such as pneumonia, ear infections or urinary tract infections. This medication can sometimes be prescribed for other purposes. It is known as Biseptol. The antibiotic, however, has many other trade names: Bactrim, Bi-sept-Farmak, Berlocid, Bi-Septin, Bisutrim, Biseptrim, Bicotrim, Groseptol, Gen-Ultrasol, Disepton, Duo-Septol, Cotrimol, Cotrim-Rivofarm, Novo-Trimel, Cotripharm, Oribakt, Rankotrim, Oriiprim, Septrin, Sulotrim, Sinersul, Sumetrolim, Trimezol, Trim, Trimosul, Exposol, Tsiplin, Intrim.

A wide spectrum of bactericidal action is distinguished by the preparation "Biseptol". The antibiotic is available in the form of tablets. The chemotherapeutic effect is due to two active substances. Sulfamethoxazole inhibits the process of PABA utilization and disrupts the synthesis of dihydrofolic acid in bacterial cells, with bacteriostatic action. Trimethoprim is able to inhibit the enzyme involved in the metabolism of folic acid and convert dihydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate. As a result of blocking the two consecutive stages of biosynthesis of purines and nucleic acids , the conditions for the growth and growth of bacteria are violated. High concentrations of the drug are created in the tissues of the kidneys, lungs, prostate, bile, cerebrospinal fluid, in the bones.

Only by prescribing a doctor should you take Biseptol. Antibiotic can not be taken along with other drugs, such as "Phenytoin" ("Dilantin"), "Warfarin" ("Coumadin") and others. It is also necessary to inform the doctor if there is an allergy to co-trimoxazole, diuretics or medications for diabetes. The patient should tell the doctor the history of his illness and report on kidney disease, asthma. After all only the doctor can estimate expediency of use in this case of a preparation "Biseptolum". Indications for its use should repeatedly outweigh the risk from possible negative consequences. Taking "Biseptol", you need to analyze any changes in the physical and moral state. If adverse reactions such as vomiting, loss of appetite, sore throat, fever, pallor are detected, the doctor should be consulted immediately.

The patient should remember that immediate medical advice is required if any issues arise during the treatment with Biseptol. Antibiotic is characterized by the most common side effects - it is gastrointestinal disorders. Sulfamethoxazole can cause nausea, heaviness in the stomach or abdominal pain. Allergy to sulfonamide drugs usually causes a rash on the skin, hives, trouble breathing or swallowing. In this case, stop taking the medicine immediately and contact the doctor. Sometimes when taking this medicine, muscle pains occur . If symptoms persist, please contact your doctor. If breathing problems or swelling of the face, mouth, or tongue are noticed, then stop treatment and get emergency medical care, as these reactions are often symptoms of severe allergies.

"Biseptol" is an antibiotic, the main substances of which are sulfamethoxazole in combination with trimethoprim. They can cause megaloblastic anemia in some patients (they are caused by deficiency of B12 or folic acid), because these are antagonists of this acid. Clinical manifestations of this condition are associated with impairments in the functions of the nervous system and the entire blood system, as well as the work of the gastrointestinal tract due to epithelial involvement. Problems in the blood system are accompanied by anemic syndrome (weakness, fatigue, tachycardia, physical exertion of dyspnea, paleness of mucous membranes and skin).