Bactrim is a type of antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections including urinary tract infections, ear infections, bronchitis, and pneumonia. It is a combination of two antibiotics, sulfamethoxazole, and trimethoprim, which work together to stop the growth and spread of bacteria. Bactrim may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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My 90-year-old mother suffers from recurrent UTI. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 90-year-old mother suffers from UTI and takes Xarelto. Due to uncontrollable bleeding, the medication was stopped for a few days. She also suffered from uncontrolled diarrhea due to the use of Nitro. She then used, Bactrim single strength two to three times a week with 1000 mg Manno... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachments have been removed to protect the patient's privacy) and are suggestive of mild infection in urine because the leucocyte esterase is positive. Erythrocytes and leukocytes are above normal limit a... Read Full »