WHAT IS BACSTOL 100MG
WHAT IS
BACSTOL 100MG
BACSTOL 100MG contains Trimethoprim which belongs to the
group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to treat bacterial infections
of the urinary tract and the respiratory tract. It can also be used to prevent
recurrent urinary tract infections.
Trimethoprim is a potent antibacterial agent. It kills the
susceptible bacteria by preventing the production of certain substances (folic
acid) within the bacterial cell which is required for its growth and survival.
USES OF
BACSTOL 100MG
Treats bacterial infections of the urinary tract and
respiratory tract.Prevents recurrent urinary tract infections
HOW BACSTOL
100MG WORKS
BACSTOL 100MG is an antifolate antibacterial agent. It kills
the susceptible bacteria by blocking the actions of an enzyme called
dihydrofolate reductase which is essential for the formation of certain
substances (folic acid) in the bacterial cell that gives them energy for growth
and multiplication. As a result, it stops the bacteria from growing, and
prevents the infection from spreading.
DIRECTIONS
FOR USE
Take BACSTOL 100MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the
medicine with glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor
will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon
your age, body weight and severity of the infection.
It is important to take the full course of BACSTOL 100MG
without any interruption. Therefore, do not miss a dose or stop taking BACSTOL
100MG without consulting your doctor as it may lead to growth of harmful
bacteria within the body which cannot be further controlled by BACSTOL 100MG.
SIDE EFFECTS
OF BACSTOL 100MG
High blood potassium levels (causing muscle cramps,
irregular heart rhythm, headache, nausea, dizziness or diarrhea)
Headache
Skin rashes, hives
Thrush
Nausea, vomiting.
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