What is septra versus amoxicillin for otitis media?
Do not take septra versus amoxicillin for otitis media if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. This includes nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, and others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket). Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite (“poppers”). Taking septra versus amoxicillin for otitis media with a nitrate medicine can cause a serious decrease in blood pressure, leading to fainting, stroke, or heart attack. During sexual activity, if you become dizzy or nauseated, or have pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw, stop and call your doctor right away. You could be having a serious side effect of septra versus amoxicillin for otitis media. Do not take septra versus amoxicillin for otitis media more than once a day. Allow 24 hours to pass between doses. Contact your doctor or seek emergency med
