Indication
Bacterial infections, Lymphogranuloma venereum, Respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infection.
Contra Indication
Severe renal or hepatic impairment, blood disorders, hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, porphyria, SLE, infants <2 mth, pregnancy (3rd trimester) and lactation.
Caution
Renal or hepatic impairment, history of allergy or asthma, AIDS, G6PD deficiency, elderly, ensure adequate fluid intake to reduce risk of crystalluria. Pregnancy.
Side Effect
Hepatic damage, Renal failure, Crystalluria, Stevens Johnson syndrome, Nausea, Vomiting, Confusion, Dizziness, Abdominal pain.Rashes, Hemolytic anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Eosinophilia, Serum sickness, Hypoprothrombinemia, Hematological disorder.