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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Bactim-100 Tablet 10's is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, urinary tracts like cystitis (inflammation of the bladder) and the respiratory tract. It contains Trimethoprim, which inhibits bacterial growth. It may cause common side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, loss of appetite, changes in taste, and headache. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Side effects of Bactim-100 Tablet
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
  • Limit fruit intake to two servings a day, choose a low-potassium options like apples and strawberries.
  • Restrict starchy vegetables like potatoes and pumpkin to half a cup daily.
  • Avoid or limit foods like tomato products, high-bran cereals, and salty or sugary snacks.
  • Limit dairy products to 200g of yoghurt or 300ml of milk per day.

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TrimethoprimBCG vaccine
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TrimethoprimBCG vaccine
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How does the drug interact with Bactim-100 Tablet:
Taking Bactim-100 Tablet with BCG vaccine can reduce the effectiveness of the BCG vaccine

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Bactim-100 Tablet and BCG vaccine is not recommended, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Bactim-100 Tablet:
Taking Bupivacaine and Bactim-100 Tablet may cause methemoglobinemia, (blood disorder that affects how red blood cells deliver oxygen throughout the body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between bupivacaine and Bactim-100 Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Bactim-100 Tablet:
Coadministration of Bactim-100 Tablet with methotrexate can increase the risk or severity of blood disorders.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Bactim-100 Tablet and methotrexate, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as pale skin, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Bactim-100 Tablet:
Taking Lidocaine with Bactim-100 Tablet may cause methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Bactim-100 Tablet with Lidocaine can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience, gray skin color, feeling sick, having a headache, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, feeling tired, having trouble breathing, a fast or irregular heartbeat, feeling anxious or confused, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
TrimethoprimIvacaftor
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bactim-100 Tablet:
When Bactim-100 Tablet is taken with Ivacaftor, the amount of Bactim-100 Tablet in the blood increases.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bactim-100 Tablet with Ivacaftor together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Bactim-100 Tablet:
Taking Bactim-100 Tablet with telmisartan may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between telmisartan and Bactim-100 Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, and a weak pulse. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
TrimethoprimCaptopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bactim-100 Tablet:
Taking captopril with Bactim-100 Tablet may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high level of potassium in the blood) and kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Bactim-100 Tablet and captopril, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Bactim-100 Tablet:
Co-administration of Bactim-100 Tablet with phenytoin may increase the blood levels and effects of phenytoin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Bactim-100 Tablet and phenytoin but can be taken together if prescribed by doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, twitching eye movements, blurred vision, difficult to speak, loss of balance or coordination, tremors (shaking of hands legs), and confusion contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Bactim-100 Tablet:
Taking Bactim-100 Tablet with Benazepril can cause high levels of potassium in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between benazepril and Bactim-100 Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Bactim-100 Tablet:
When amiloride is taken with Bactim-100 Tablet it may raise potassium levels in the blood. (High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between amiloride and Bactim-100 Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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