TRIMETHOPRIM-ORAL (cont.)
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using this drug tell your doctor of all drugs you may use, both prescription and nonprescription, especially: methotrexate, phenytoin, procainamide, dapsone, digoxin, drugs which can increase potassium levels (e.g., ACE Inhibitors such as captopril, lisinopril), any other antibiotics. This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, headaches, dizziness, depression, sore throat, fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, and confusion.
NOTES: This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else. A different medication may be necessary in those cases.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered. If, however, it is almost time for the next dose and the dose is 1 daily, take the missed dose and the next dose 12 hours apart. If the dose is 2 daily, take the missed dose and the next dose 6 hours apart. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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