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Treats many different kinds of infections such as urinary tract infections, malaria, certain ear infections, and toxoplasmosis. Is also used to help prevent rheumatic fever or meningitis.Belongs to the "sulfa" class of drugs.
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Sulfadiazine
Uses
Treats many different kinds of infections such as urinary tract infections, malaria, certain ear infections, and toxoplasmosis. Is also used to help prevent rheumatic fever or meningitis.Belongs to the "sulfa" class of drugs.
Storage
- Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Tablet.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
Keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor ordered.
- If you stop taking the medicine too soon, your infection may not completely go away.
Swallow with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
- Drink several extra glasses of water every day while taking this medicine.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Blistering or peeling skin
Skin rash, hives, or itching
Swelling in your face, lips, or throat
Unexplained fever, chills, or sore throat
Unusual bruising or bleeding, purple spots on your skin
Wheezing, trouble breathing, or trouble swallowing
Yellowing of skin or eyes
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any sulfa drug.
- You should not use this medicine if you are breastfeeding, or if you are in the last 3 months of a pregnancy.
- Do not give this medicine to a baby who is not under the care of a doctor.
Missed Dose
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Drug Interactions
- Before taking sulfadiazine tell your doctor if you have anemia or other blood problems, asthma or severe allergies, liver disease, kidney disease, G-6-PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency.
If you are in the early months of a pregnancy, talk with your doctor before taking this medicine.
- Sulfadiazine should not be taken during the last 3 months of a pregnancy.
While you are taking this medicine, your doctor may want to check your blood at regular intervals.
- Be sure to keep all schedule appointments.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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