Multiple system reaction to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole may cause life-threatening reactions and even death, but such reactions are rare and do not detract from its usefulness. As with any therapy, however, caution should be observed in its use in children, and especially in the elderly.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Southern medical journal (Birmingham, Ala.) Ala.), 1987-02, Vol.80 (2), p.275-276
Hauptverfasser:	Payne, Jr, F E, Giesecke, T F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anti-Infective Agents - adverse effects Child Dermatitis, Exfoliative - chemically induced Drug Combinations - adverse effects Humans Male Nephritis, Interstitial - chemically induced Pulmonary Fibrosis - chemically induced Sulfamethoxazole - adverse effects Trimethoprim - adverse effects Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination
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Zusammenfassung:	Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole may cause life-threatening reactions and even death, but such reactions are rare and do not detract from its usefulness. As with any therapy, however, caution should be observed in its use in children, and especially in the elderly.
ISSN:	0038-4348
DOI:	10.1097/00007611-198702000-00040