Readers ask: Is Sulfatrim A Penicillin?

by Drugs.com Yes, Bactrim DS contains sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is in no way related to Penicillin. It is safe to take if you are allergic to Penicillin. Bactrim DS is an antibiotic and belongs to a drug class called sulfonamides.

What type of antibiotic is Sulfatrim?

This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type).

Is sulfamethoxazole the same as amoxicillin?

Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate) and Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) are antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Augmentin and Bactrim are different types of antibiotics.

Can you take Bactrim if you are allergic to penicillin?

Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are also present in Bactrim DS. It has little to do with penicillin. If you are allergic to penicillin, this medicine may be safe to take. Bactrim DS is an antibiotic that belongs to the sulfonamide drug class.

What are the names of penicillin antibiotics?

What are examples of penicillin antibiotics available in the US?

• penicillin V.
• penicillin G (Pfizerpen, Permapen)
• amoxicillin (Amoxil)
• amoxicillin/clavulonate (Augmentin)
• ampicillin (Unasyn)
• nafcillin (Nallpen)
• oxacillin (Bactocill)
• dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen are discontinued brands in the US; generic is available)

Is Sulfatrim used for UTI?

Sulfatrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim suspension) is a combination of two antibiotics indicated to treat infections caused by susceptible strains of certain organisms, including urinary tract infections, acute otitis media, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, shigellosis, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia,

Can you take Tylenol with Sulfatrim?

No interactions were found between Sulfatrim and Tylenol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

What is the best antibiotic for a UTI?

Drugs commonly recommended for simple UTIs include:

• Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra, others)
• Fosfomycin (Monurol)
• Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Macrobid)
• Cephalexin (Keflex)
• Ceftriaxone.

Is cephalexin a sulfa drug?

No, Keflex is not a sulfa drug. It is a general antibiotic in the cephalosporin class. It is used for a wide variety of infections. People who have a Penicillin allergy may also be allergic to Keflex.

Is Keflex a penicillin?

Keflex and penicillin are in different drug classes. Keflex is a cephalosporin antibiotic, and penicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic. Brand names for penicillin include Bicillin, Bicillin CR, and Bicillin LA.

What drugs can you not take if you are allergic to penicillin?

It is generally recommended that you avoid all drugs in the immediate penicillin family ( amoxicillin, ampicillin, amoxicillin-clavulanate, dicloxacillin, nafcillin, piperacillin-tazobactam as well as certain drugs in the cephalosporin class (a closely related class to penicillins).

Is there sulfa in AZO?

BRAND NAME(S): Azo-Gantanol. Please Note: This Drug is no longer available in the United States. USES: This medication contains sulfamethoxazole, a sulfa anti-infective and phenazopyridine, a pain reliever.

What antibiotics can you take if allergic to penicillin?

Tetracyclines (e.g. doxycycline), quinolones (e.g. ciprofloxacin), macrolides (e.g. clarithromycin), aminoglycosides (e.g. gentamicin) and glycopeptides (e.g. vancomycin) are all unrelated to penicillins and are safe to use in the penicillin allergic patient.

What are the 3 types of penicillin?

The penicillins are the most commonly used antibiotics in pediatrics and can be divided broadly into four different groups: (1) natural penicillins, (2) penicillinase-stable penicillins, (3) aminopenicillins, and (4) extended-spectrum penicillins.