Bactrim / Intertrim / Bactrim Forte / Trimethoprim + Sulfamethoxazole BACTRIM CategoryAntibioticActionFolic acid synthesis inhibitorPotentiate sulphonamides (Trimethoprim + sulpha meethoxazole)IndicationUpper and Lower respiratory tractRenal and Urinary tract infectionGI tract infections, Skin & wound infections SepticemiaDoseDogs and cats @ 30mg/kg PO or IV 2 times dailyCattle @ 25-50mg/Kg IV or IM once dailySheep & goats 25-30mg/Kg IM or PO 2 times dailyContraindicationsHyperssenstivity, Renal sufficiency, Hepatopathy, Blood dyscariasisAdverse EffectsIncrease GI & hemolytic effectsChances of skin toxicityKeratoconjunctivitis sicca, hepatitis, vomiting , Diarrhoea, anorexia, fever Anaphylaxis, Serum sicknessCNS toxicity, Depression, confusion Folate deficiencyAvailabilityInj Intertrim (INTER CHIMIE)100 ml vialEach ml contains sulfamethoxazole 2oomg and Trimethoprim 40 mg DOSE CALCULATOR
