Trimethoprim
Uses
Trimethoprim is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How it Works
Trimethoprim is known as an antibiotic. Trimethoprim stops the bacterial cells from producing folic acid, Folic acid is a vitamin required for bacterial replication.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Trimethoprim may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Skin rash,
Allergic reaction
Sulphamethoxazole
Uses
Sulphamethoxazole is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How it Works
Sulphamethoxazole is known as an antibiotic. Sulphamethoxazole works by stopping the bacteria from producing folic acid. Folic acid is a vitamin required for bacterial replication. Thus this kills the bacteria and stops the infection from spreading
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Sulphamethoxazole can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Skin rash,
Allergic reaction