Pyrimethamine + Sulfamethoxazole

Uses

Pyrimethamine and Sulfamethoxazole are used in the treatment of malaria.

How it Works

How Pyrimethamine and Sulfamethoxazole work Pyrimethamine and Sulfamethoxazole is a combination of two medicines that treat malaria. Pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic medication that works by increasing the levels of heme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This action kills the parasite and prevents the infection from spreading. Sulfamethoxazole is an antibiotic that inhibits bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient necessary for bacterial multiplication.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Pyrimethamine and Sulfamethoxazole include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, a feeling of fullness, dizziness, headache, mouth sores, and skin rash.

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