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Is Bactrim Advisable For UTI After Valve Replacement Surgery?

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Posted on Thu, 17 Aug 2017
Question: I had valve replacement surgery 2 months ago. ai have a urinary tract infection. Is it alright to take Bactrim? I also had cardio version 2 weeks ago.
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Answered by Dr. Rishu Saxena (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
yes no direct effect on heart rate rythm etc.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for query.

Bactrim contains a combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are are both antibiotics that treat different types of infection caused by bacteria.
They have no direct effect on rate rythm of heart.
So yes you can take it.


Thanks!
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Is Bactrim Advisable For UTI After Valve Replacement Surgery?

Brief Answer: yes no direct effect on heart rate rythm etc. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for query. Bactrim contains a combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are are both antibiotics that treat different types of infection caused by bacteria. They have no direct effect on rate rythm of heart. So yes you can take it. Thanks!