Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension
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Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It helps to kill germs (bacteria) that cause various types of infections like infections of the urinary tract and respiratory tract.
Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may take it with food. It is better to have this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Some people may develop side effects like skin rash, vomiting, mouth ulcers, hives (urticaria) and headache. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine. Your doctor may get regular blood, urine tests while you are on this medication.
Uses of Torprim Oral Suspension
Benefits of Torprim Oral Suspension
In Bacterial infections
Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that cause infections of the urinary tract or respiratory tract. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Torprim Oral Suspension
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Torprim
- Rash
- Phototoxicity
- Itching
How to use Torprim Oral Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.
How Torprim Oral Suspension works
Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of skin rash in the baby.
There may be a possibility of skin rash in the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.
Use of Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Torprim Oral Suspension?
If you miss a dose of Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated during treatment with this medicine.
- Your doctor may get regular blood, urine tests while you are on this medication.
- Do not take Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Discontinue Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sulfonamides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Sulphonamides
Interaction with drugs
Taking Torprim with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Ramipril with Trimethoprim. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase
Do not consume Losartan with Trimethoprim. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may cause hig
Do not consume Telmisartan with Trimethoprim. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may cause
Do not consume Olmesartan Medoxomil with Trimethoprim. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use m
Do not consume Irbesartan with Trimethoprim. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your potassium levels closely.
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Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension takes to work?
Usually, Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
What if I don't get better after using Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Torprim 50mg Oral Suspension and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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