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sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim

sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim
Brand names: Bactrim, Septra
Form Strength
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 80 mg-16 mg/mL
TABLET, ORAL 800 mg-160 mg (DS tab)
Display Sulfonamides Class: 081220
Medication comments:

Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy. 
Generic + Route
(Brand)
• Indications		 Usual Adult Dose
Comments		 Renal Dosage Adjustments
sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim IV
(Bactrim/Septra©)		 8-20 mg/kg/day
(TMP component)
divided q6-12h
Actual body weight		 CrCl > 30: No adjustment necessary
CrCl 15-30: Reduce to 50% of usual dose
CrCl < 15/HD/PD: Reduce to 25-50% of usual dose
sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim PO
(Bactrim/Septra©)		 1-2 DS tablets q12-24h CrCl > 30: No adjustment necessary
CrCl 15-30: Reduce to 50% of usual dose
CrCl < 15/HD/PD: Reduce to 25-50% of usual dose or 3x/week
Last updated: May. 24, 2021
  • Renal Adjustment Policy sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim subject to adjustments by pharmacy.
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