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Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim; cotrimoxazole (Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra, Septra DS) is a drug prescribed for urinary tract infections (UTIs), middle ear infections, respiratory infections, pneumonia, chancroid, for the prevention of infections of transplant recipients, and prevention of toxoplasma encephalitis in patients with AIDS. Side effects, dosage, drug interactions, pregnancy and breastfeeding safety information is also provided in the information.

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