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Pneumocystis Pneumonia

Pneumocystis pneumonia is a serious lung infection caused by a common fungus that healthy people carry without harm. It mainly affects those with weakened immune systems.

Bactrim

Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim

400mg + 80mg · 800mg + 160mg

A sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination for urinary tract infections and pneumocystis pneumonia. Each ingredient blocks a different step in the same pathway.

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Key points

  • Symptoms tend to build gradually over weeks, with dry cough, fever and worsening breathlessness.
  • Treatment of pneumocystis pneumonia involves antimicrobial combinations.

Medicines listed for Pneumocystis Pneumonia

The catalogue holds one product for this condition: Bactrim, a tablet combining Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim in two strengths (400 mg + 80 mg and 800 mg + 160 mg). Both ingredients belong to the antibiotic class and act against the pneumocystis organism.

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