Bactrim prophylaxis transplant

• What are the benefits of bactrim prophylaxis?

  To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) tablets and other antibacterial drugs, Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) tablets should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

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• Are there any side effects of bactrim prophylaxis?

  Bactrim should be discontinued at the first appearance of skin rash or any sign of a serious adverse reaction. A skin rash may be followed by a more severe reaction, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, DRESS, AFND, AGEP, hepatic necrosis, or serious blood disorders (see PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS ).

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• What are the indications for bactrim prophylaxis?

  Clinical signs, such as rash, pharyngitis, fever, arthralgia, cough, chest pain, dyspnea, pallor, purpura or jaundice may be early indications of serious reactions. Bactrim-induced thrombocytopenia may be an immune-mediated disorder. Severe cases of thrombocytopenia that are fatal or life threatening have been reported.

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• What are the contraindications for bactrim prophylaxis?

  Bactrim is not indicated for prophylactic or prolonged administration in otitis media at any age. For the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis due to susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae when a physician deems that Bactrim could offer some advantage over the use of a single antimicrobial agent.

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• [PDF File]7 Managing KIDNEY TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS - KDIGO

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  Candida Suggest oral and esophageal prophylaxis with oral clotrimazole lozenges, nystatin, or fl uconazole [R 14.4.1 (2C)] for: • 1 to 3 months after transplantation • 1 month after treatment with an antilymphocyte antibody. • Varicella zoster • Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) • Smallpox • Intranasal infl uenza

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• [PDF File]SHC Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Guidelines

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  Vancomycin 1 grams q12h up to 1 dose or see Transplant Protocols if applicable Ampicillin-sulbactam 3 grams q6h up to 3 doses Aztreonam 2 grams q8h up to 2 doses Cefepime Lung transplant: 2g q8h extended infusion (see Transplant Manual for duration) Cefotetan 2 grams q12h up to 1 dose Cefoxitin 2 grams q6h up to 3 doses

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• UCMC Liver Transplant - Infectious Prophylaxis Guidelines

  UCMC Liver Transplant - Infectious Prophylaxis Guidelines 1Fluconazole dose adjustments: CrCl < 50 = 100 mg PO daily; CVVH = no dose adjustment 5Anti-viral prophylactic therapy renal dose adjustments HD = 200mg PO 3x week; administer after each dialysis session on dialysis days only 2Bactrim SS (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) dose adjustments

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• [PDF File]Clinical Guidelines for Transplant Medications

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  The most common immunosuppressants prescribed for solid organ transplant recipients are: Each of these drugs has its own adverse effect and toxicity profile that may result in serious morbidity or mortality. Careful management of these complications by the patient and the transplant team is critical to transplant success.

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• [PDF File]GI Tract Streptococci Species INFECTION PROPHYLAXIS AND ...

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  Toxoplasma prophylaxis OR TMP-SMX : Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) DS tab: double strength tablet (Trimethoprim 160 mg-sulfamethoxazole 800 mg) Alternative for PCP prophylaxis AND IgG Negative for Toxoplasma: Adult: Pentamidine 300 mg inh once monthly OR Pentamidine 4 mg/kg IV once monthly (if unable to

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