What is Septra?
Septra (Co-trimoxazole) is a combination of two antibiotics (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole) that are effective against a wide range of bacteria germs. Why am I given Septra as my medication? For people with HIV/AIDS, Septra is most commonly used to prevent or treat life-threatening pneumonias such as Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) or pneumonias caused by other bacteria. It is also used to prevent other infections, such as the life-threatening brain infection toxoplasmosis. Septra is a sulfa drug. People with a history of allergy to sulfa drugs should never take Septra. How do I take this medication? Septra is available as single- or double-strength tablets, as well as in liquid form. The double-strength tablet contains twice the amount of the drug in the single-strength tablet. The amount of medication you need to take differs depending on the condition you have. For people taking Septra to prevent PCP, the usual amount or dosage is one double-strength tablet daily on a long-term bas
