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Can You Combine Bactrim And A Z-Pack?

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Posted on Wed, 21 Aug 2019
Question: Can you combine Bactrim and a Z-Pack?
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Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Minor interaction

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for using HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

Bactrim contains trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.
Z pack contains Azithromycin.
Both are known to increase the QTc interval of the heart. Though this interaction is believed to be a minor one, it is better to avoid taking them together.

Regards,
Dr.Barani
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Can You Combine Bactrim And A Z-Pack?

Brief Answer: Minor interaction Detailed Answer: Hi there, Thanks for using HCM. I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you. Bactrim contains trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Z pack contains Azithromycin. Both are known to increase the QTc interval of the heart. Though this interaction is believed to be a minor one, it is better to avoid taking them together. Regards, Dr.Barani