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Gantrisin Pediatric, Truxazole, |sulfisoxazole Sulfisoxazole

sulfisoxazole

Generic Name: sulfisoxazole (sul fi SOX a zole)
Brand Names: Gantrisin Pediatric, Truxazole

What is sulfisoxazole?

Sulfisoxazole is a sulfonamide ("sulfa") antibiotic that helps keep bacteria from growing in your body.

Sulfisoxazole is used to treat or prevent many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as bladder infections, ear infections, or meningitis.

Sulfisoxazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about sulfisoxazole?

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking sulfisoxazole?

Before using sulfisoxazole, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• asthma;

• diabetes;

• liver disease;

• kidney disease;

• anemia (a lack of red blood cells);

• a condition called G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency;

• a history of any type of allergy; or

• if you are unable to urinate.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use sulfisoxazole, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

How should I take sulfisoxazole?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

You may take sulfisoxazole with or without food.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood and/or urine will need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a sulfisoxazole overdose may include headache, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, fever, blood in your urine, pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, flu-like symptoms, feeling light-headed, or fainting.

What should I avoid while taking sulfisoxazole?

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.

Sulfisoxazole side effects

• diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

• cough, feeling short of breath, pale skin, joint pain, unusual bruising;

• fast or pounding heartbeat;

• blue lips or fingernails, feeling light-headed, fainting;

• swelling around your neck or throat;

• urinating more or less than usual;

• severe pain in your side or lower back, blood in your urine;

• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;

• agitation, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior; or

• seizure (black-out or convulsions).

Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:

• mild stomach pain, bloating, gas;

• headache, dizziness;

• ringing in your ears; or

• swollen, black, or "hairy" tongue.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect sulfisoxazole?

Before taking sulfisoxazole, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

• methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall); or

• diabetes medications you take by mouth, such as acetohexamide (Dymelor), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glimepiride (Amaryl, Avandaryl, Duetact), glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), tolazamide (Tolinase), or tolbutamide (Orinase).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use sulfisoxazole, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect sulfisoxazole. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has information about sulfisoxazole written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Sulfisoxazole is available with a prescription in tablet form under the brand name Truxazole, and in oral liquid (suspension) form as Gantrisin Pediatric. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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