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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