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Pneumocystis Pneumonia

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

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

  • Pneumocystis pneumonia can cause a dry cough, fever and shortness of breath that worsens gradually over time.
  • Antibiotics that target the fungus are used to treat pneumocystis pneumonia, and the choice depends on the severity of the infection.

What the catalogue lists for pneumocystis pneumonia

Bactrim is the only product listed for pneumocystis pneumonia. It contains sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, two antibiotics that work together against the fungal pneumonia.

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