Pneumonia  & Trimethoprim

Management of Newborns Exposed to Maternal HIV Infection - May 15, 2002 - American Family Physician
Prophylaxis for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia should be initiated when HIV-exposed infants are six weeks old and should be continued for at least ...
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Bactrim (Also sold under the brand name Septra. Septra and Bactrim are both brand names for a combination antibiotic called trimethoprim...
Definition of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
An antibiotic drug used to treat infection and prevent pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.
Septra Drug Information
In special situations, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination may be given to infants less than 2 months of age. Older adults Elderly people ...

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Trimethoprim eliminates bacteria that cause urinary tract infections. It is used in combination with other drugs to treat certain types of pneumonia. It also is used to treat 'travelers' diarrhea.' Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral ... Read More

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