Septran Ds 800Mg/160Mg Tablet

Septran Ds 800Mg/160Mg Tablet is used to fight against any kind of bacterial infections. It also prevents and treats Urinary Tract Infections. It prevents bacterial synthesis by slowing down growth and production.

Septran Ds 800Mg/160Mg Tablet helps in treating pneumonia, bronchitis, infections of the ear, and abdomen bacterial infections. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to any of the ingredients present in it. Before using this tablet tell your doctor if you have or are:

• Taking any prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, or other herbal and dietary pills and supplements.
• Pregnant and/or breastfeeding.
• Any upcoming surgeries.

Also let your doctor know your history of medical problems, pre-existing diseases and current health conditions. This medication should be taken in doses prescribed by the doctor. Dosage depends on conditions such as medical condition, diet, age, and counteraction with other medicines.

Septran Ds 800Mg/160Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine and must be taken in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. To ensure better efficacy, it must be taken at a fixed time and after the meal. It must not be consumed in the dose, more than prescribed.

This medication must be taken only with the consultation of the Doctor. The tablet should not be taken empty stomach. It must be taken with the food with an adequate amount of water. Also, it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume it more than the recommended dose.

• Bacterial Infections

• Allergy

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Skin Rash

• Allergic Reaction

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking the medication with alcohol may cause unpleasant side effects such as tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting, fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  The tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Please consult your doctor before using the medicine if you are breastfeeding.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is not known whether this medicine affect the patients ability to drive. If you experience any symptoms affecting your consciousness, it is advised to avoid driving.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken while using this medicine in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Septran Ds 800Mg/160Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Cortina Ds 800Mg/160Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Colizole Ds 800 Mg/160 Mg Tablet

  East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd

• Oriprim Ds 800 Mg/160 Mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult a doctor in case of overdose.

This medication causes inhibition of the enzymatic alteration of pteridine and p-amniobenzoic acid (PABA) into dihydropteroic acid. It also combines to dihydrofolate reductase and brings about inhibition of dihydrofolic acid (DHF) reduction into tetrahydrofolic acid (THF). Tetrahydrofolic acid is an important predecessor to thymidine synthesis and hindrance with the synthesis of pathway brings about inhibition of bacterial DNA synthesis.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Lab Test

  May interfere with Jaffé alkaline picrate reaction assay for creatinine resulting in over-estimations of ~10% in the range of normal values; decreased effect with PABA or PABA metabolites of drugs (ie, procaine, proparacaine, tetracaine).

• Interaction with Medicine

  Decreased effect with PABA or PABA metabolites of drugs (ie, procaine, proparacaine, tetracaine); cyclosporine levels may be decreased Increased effect/toxicity of oral anticoagulants, phenytoin, oral hypoglycemic agents, hydantoins, uricosuric agents, methotrexate when administered with sulfonamides Increased toxicity of sulfonamides with diuretics, indomethacin, methenamine, probenecid, and salicylates

• Interaction with Food

  May cause folic acid deficiency, supplements may be needed.

• Interaction with Disease

  Use with caution in patients with impaired renal or hepatic function or with possible folate deficiency. Maintain adequate fluid intake to prevent crystalluria. It should not be used for group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections.

• Ques : What is the use of Septran Ds 800Mg/160Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Septran Ds 800Mg/160Mg is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like respiratory tract bacterial infections, urinary tract bacterial infections and other conditions.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Septran Ds 800Mg/160Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Sore throats or mouth ulcers, anemia, skin rashes, hypersensitivity, and nausea, etc are common side effects.

• Ques : Can the use of Septran Ds 800Mg/160Mg Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?

  Ans : Yes, nausea and vomiting are the most commonly observed side effects caused by the usage of Septran Ds 800Mg/160Mg Tablet.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Septran Ds 800Mg/160Mg Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Septran Ds 800Mg/160Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval up to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours.

• Ques : Should I use Septran Ds 800Mg/160Mg Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The action of salts involved in this medication does not depend on using it pre-meal or post-meal.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Septran Ds 800Mg/160Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts, which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.

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