bacstol 200 tablet
What is bacstol 200 tablet used for?
This medicine contains Trimethoprim (200mg) and is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. Inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase, blocking the conversion of dihydrofolic acid to tetrahyd. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Trimethoprim
- Manufacturer: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category C
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 bacstol 200 tablet Uses & Benefits
Treatment of urinary tract infections, acute otitis media, traveler's diarrhea, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (in combination with sulfamethoxazole), and other bacterial infections.
Off-label uses: Prophylaxis of urinary tract infections, treatment of prostatitis, and some respiratory infections.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Trimethoprim |
| Brand Name | Bacstol 200 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Ipca Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Sulphonamides |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase, blocking the conversion of dihydrofolic acid to tetrahydrofolic acid, thereby inhibiting bacterial DNA synthesis.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take bacstol 200 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of bacstol 200 tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate | Major | Increased methotrexate toxicity (myelosuppression, hepatotoxicity) |
| Phenytoin | Major | Increased phenytoin levels and toxicity |
| Warfarin | Major | Increased anticoagulant effect and bleeding risk |
| Cyclosporine | Major | Increased nephrotoxicity |
| Procainamide | Major | Increased procainamide levels and toxicity |
| Amantadine | Major | Increased amantadine levels and CNS toxicity |
| ACE inhibitors | Moderate | Increased risk of hyperkalemia |
| Angiotensin II receptor blockers | Moderate | Increased risk of hyperkalemia |
| Potassium-sparing diuretics | Moderate | Increased risk of hyperkalemia |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased digoxin levels |
| Zidovudine | Moderate | Increased zidovudine levels and toxicity |
| Lamivudine | Moderate | Increased lamivudine levels |
| Oral contraceptives | Minor | Possible decreased contraceptive efficacy |
| Rifampin | Minor | Decreased trimethoprim levels |
| Primidone | Minor | Possible decreased primidone levels |
| Pyrimethamine | Minor | Additive antifolate effect |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Methotrexate
- Phenytoin
- Warfarin
- Cyclosporine
- Procainamide
- Amantadine
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- ACE inhibitors
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- Digoxin
- Zidovudine
- Lamivudine
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction; however, alcohol may increase risk of adverse effects.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to trimethoprim; megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency; severe renal impairment (CrCl
🤱 Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised; may interfere with infant folate metabolism.
💊 Overdose Management
Induce emesis or gastric lavage; administer folinic acid (leucovorin) to counteract antifolate effects; supportive care.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.
🔄 Substitutes for bacstol 200 tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.