KANASAMTRIM
Syrup

Other antibacterial drugs

  • Chemical Composition

    Sulfamethoxazole 200 mg -Trimethoprim 40 mg

  • Packing

    60ml

  • Medical Id

    SY-14

  • License Number

    50/2009

  • License date

    15/2/2009

Excipients Alcohol 0.26% , Methyl Paraben , Sodium Benzoate , Na CMC , Citric Acid , Glycerin , Sorbitol , Microcrystalline Cellulose , Polysorbate 80 , Saccharin Sodium , Banana Flavor , Colorant .
Mechanism Of Action Sulfamethoxazole inhibits bacterial synthesis of dihydrofolic acid by competing with para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). Trimethoprim blocks the production of tetrahydrofolic acid from dihydrofolic acid by binding to and reversibly inhibiting the required enzyme, dihydrofolate reductase. Thus, SAMTRIM blocks two consecutive steps in the biosynthesis of nucleic acids and proteins essential to many bacteria.
INDICATIONS Urinary Tract Infections: For the treatment of urinary tract infections due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species, Morganella morganii, Proteus mirabilis, and Proteus vulgaris. Acute Otitis Media: For the treatment of acuteotitis media in pediatric patients due to susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis in Adults :For the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis due to susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumonia of Haemophilus influenzae . Travelers ' Diarrhea In Adults : For the treatment oftravelers diarrheadue to susceptible strains ofenterotoxigenic E.coli . Shigellosis : For the treatment of enteritis caused by susceptible strains of Shigella sonnei when antibacterial theraby is indicated . Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia: For the treatment of documented Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. For prophylaxis against Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in individuals who are immunosuppressed and considered to be at an increased risk of developing Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
CONTRAINDICATIONS KANASAMTRIMis contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to trimethoprim or sulfonamides and in patients with documented megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency. SAMTRIM is also contraindicated in pregnant patients at term and in nursing mothers, because sulfonamides pass the placenta and are excreted in the milk and may cause kernicterus. KANASAMTRI is contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 2 months of age.
Side EFFECTS The most common adverse effects are gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, vomiting, anorexia) and allergic skin reactions (such as rash and urticaria). FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF SULFONAMIDES, ALTHOUGH RARE, HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO SEVERE REACTIONS, INCLUDING STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME, TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS, FULMINANT HEPATIC NECROSIS, BLOOD DYSCRASIAS, AND HYPERSENSITIVITY OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. Hematological changes have been reported rarely, the majority have been mild and reversible. These changes include agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, neutropenia, hemolytic anemia, megaloblastic anemia, hypoprothrombinemia, methemoglobinemia, andeosinophilia. Jaundice, and very rarely, hepatic necrosis may occur. Hallucinations, depression, apathy, nervousness, weakness, headache,fatigue, insomnia,arthralgia and myalgia, cough, shortness of breath, and pulmonary infiltrates have been also reported
WARNINGS SULFONAMIDES, INCLUDING SULFONAMIDE-CONTAINING PRODUCTS SUCH AS TRIMETHOPRIM/SULFAMETHOXAZOLE, SHOULD BE DISCONTINUED AT THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF SKIN RASH OR ANY SIGN OF ADVERSE REACTION. In rare instances, a skin rash may be followed by a more severe reaction, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, hepatic necrosis, and serious blood disorder. The sulfonamides should not be used for the treatment of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections. In an established infection, they will not eradicate the streptococcus and, therefore, will not prevent sequelae such as rheumatic fever. Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with nearly all antibacterial agents, including trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, and may range in severity from mild to life-threatening. Therefore, it is important to consider this diagnosis in patients who present with diarrhea subsequent to the administration of antibacterial agents. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon and may permit overgrowth of clostridia. Studies indicate that a toxin produced by Clostridium difficile is one primary cause of “antibiotic-associated colitis.” KANASAMTRIM should be given with caution to patients with impaired renal or hepatic function, to those with possible folate deficiency (e.g., the elderly, chronic alcoholics, patients receiving anticonvulsanttherapy, patients with malabsorption syndrome, and patients in malnutrition states), and to those with severe allergy or bronchial asthma. In glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase-deficient individuals, hemolysis may occur. This reaction is frequently dose-related. Use in the Elderly: There may be an increased risk of severe adverse reactions in elderly patients, particularly when complicating conditions exist, e.g., impaired kidney and/or liver function, or concomitant use of other drugs.Appropriate dosage adjustments should be made for patients with impaired kidney function
DRUG INTERACTIONS : In elderly patients concurrently receiving certain diuretics, primarily thiazides, there appears to be an increased risk of thrombocytopenia with purpura. It has been reported that this combination may prolong the prothrombin time in patients who are receiving the anticoagulantwarfarin. This interaction should be kept in mind when KANASAMTRIM is given to patients already on anticoagulant therapy, and the coagulation time should be reassessed. KANASAMTRIMmay inhibit the hepatic metabolism of phenytoin. KANASAMTRIM given at common clinical dosage , increased the phenytoinhalf-life by 39% and decreased the phenytoin metabolic clearance rate by 27% . When administering these drugs concurrently, one should be alert for possible excessive phenytoin effect. Sulfonamides can also displacemethotrexate from plasma protein binding sites , thus increasing free methotrexate concentrations . Drug \ Clinical Laboratory Test Interactions: KANASAMTRIM, specifically the trimethoprim component, can interfere with a serum methotrexate assay as determined by the competitive binding protein technique (CBPA) when a bacterial dihydrofolate reductase is used as the binding protein. No interference occurs, however, if methotrexate is measured by a radioimmunoassay (RIA).The presence of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole may also interfere with the Jaffé alkaline picrate reaction assay for creatinine, resulting in overestimations of about 10% in the range of normal values.
Pregnancy And lactations Pregnancy : Category C: Because trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole may interfere with folic acidmetabolism, SAMTRIM should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
Dosage And Administration Urinary Tract Infections and Shigellosis in Adults and Pediatric Patients and Acute Otitis Media in Pediatric Patients: Adults: The usual adult dosage in the treatment of urinary tract infections is one SAMTRIM DS (double strength) tablet, two SAMTRIM tablets, or four tea-spoonfuls (20 ml) KANASAMTRIMSuspension every 12 hours for 10 to 14 days. An identical daily dosage is used for 5 days in the treatment of shigellosis . Pediatric Patients: The recommended dose for pediatric patients with urinary tract infections or acute otitis media is 8 mg/kg trimethoprim and 40 mg/kg sulfamethoxazole per 24 hours, given in two divided doses every 12 hours for 10 days. An identical daily dosage is used for 5 days in the treatment of shigellosis For Patients with Impaired Renal Function: When renal function is impaired, a reduced dosage should be employed using the following table: Creatinine Clearance (ml/min) Recommended Dosage Regimen Above 30 Use Standard Regimen 15-30 ½ the Usual Regimen Below 15 Use Not Recommended Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis in Adults: The usual adult dosage in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis is one SAMTRIM DS (double strength) tablet, two SAMTRIM tablets, or four teaspoonfuls (20 ml) SAMTRIM Suspension every 12 hours for 14 days. Travelers ' Diarrhea In Adults : For the treatment oftravelers diarrhea , the usual adult dosage is one KANASAMTRIM ( Forte ) tablet , two KANASAMTRIM tablets , or four teaspoonfuls ( 20 ml ) of KANASAMTRIMSuspension every 12 hours for 5 days . Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia Treatment:Adults and Pediatric Patients:The recommended dosage for treatment of patients with documented Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is 15 to 20 mg/kg trimethoprim and 75 to 100 mg/kg sulfamethoxazole per 24 hours given in equally divided doses every 6 hours for 14 to 21 days.
OVERDOSE : Signs and symptoms of overdosage reported with sulfonamides include anorexia, colic, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, and unconsciousness. Pyrexia, hematuria, and crystalluria may be noted. Blood dyscrasias and jaundice are potential late manifestations of overdosage. Signs of acute overdosage with trimethoprim include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, mental depression, confusion, and bone marrow depression. General principles of treatment include the institution of gastric lavage or emesis; forcing oral fluids; and the administration of intravenous fluids if urine output is low and renal function is normal. Acidification of the urine will increase renal elimination of trimethoprim. The patient should be monitored with blood counts and appropriate blood chemistries, including electrolytes. If a significant blood dyscrasia or jaundice occurs, specific therapy should be instituted for these complications. Peritoneal dialysis is not effective and hemodialysis is only moderately effective in eliminating trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole.
Storage Conditions Store below 25 ° c Keep out of reach of children Keep away fromlight Prescription only medicine