Cotrizole Injection

Cotrizole Injection is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, infections of urinary tract, ear, and abdomen. It prevents the growth of microorganisms to cure the infection.

Cotrizole Injection is a prescription medicine that must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not miss any scheduled appointments for taking this medicine. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better to ensure a complete recovery.

Cotrizole Injection may lead to some side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, headache, etc. To overcome any such side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid. You may also experience mild injection site reactions such as pain, swelling, and redness. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. Also, tell your doctor if you are on any medication for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with the doctors before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive dizziness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine and consult your doctor. It is advised to take proper rest during the course of treatment for the medicine to work effectively.

• Treatment of Bacterial infections

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Cotrizole Injection is an antibiotic medicine prescribed to treat various infections caused by bacteria. These include chest infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia and infections of the urinary tract, stomach, and ear. Your symptoms might improve after using Cotrizole Injection. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cotrizole

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Skin rash
• Allergic reaction

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Cotrizole Injection is a combination of two antibiotics: Sulfamethopyrazine and Trimethoprim. These antibiotics work by preventing the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication. Together, they treat your infection effectively.

• You have been prescribed Cotrizole Injection for the treatment of many types of bacterial infections.
• Finish the prescribed course of Cotrizole Injection, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
• Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
• Stop taking Cotrizole Injection and inform your doctor if you develop skin rash/blisters or other unexplained skin reaction while taking Cotrizole Injection.
• In case of long-term use, have regular monthly blood tests to monitor your blood cells as suggested by your doctor.

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