Your Kidney Transplant  Immunosuppressant Medications
Antibiotic Medications
Bactrim® (septra)
| Purpose | Prevents bacterial infections.
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| Dosage |
Adults: Bactrim is available in pill form and adults will take one tablet daily.
Pediatric: dosage is based on body weight. |
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| When | If you miss a dose of any antibiotic medication, take it as soon as you can. Do not double dose. |
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| Precautions | Some patients are unable to tolerate Bactrim and other sulfa-based medications. For those patients, the transplant team may prescribe Dapsone or Mepron. Bactrim will be taken from 3 months to 12 months depending on your immunosuppression regimen. |
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| Common Side Effects | Rash, lowered white blood cell count, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sun sensitivity. |
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