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Is Bactrim DS Effective In Treatment Of MRSA?
I was recently hospitalized with cellulitis of face and nose resulting in positive MRSA swab test and IV Vancomyacin 1.5 grams every 12 hours for 8 doses. Was prescribed Doxycyline HYC 100 mg every 12 hours for 2 weeks. Still had signs of infection after completing doxycycline so family doctor prescribed Bactrim DS. Is this antibiotic effective to treat MRSA?
Thu, 31 Jan 2019
Hello,
Vancomycin, Doxycycline, and Bactrim are all medications used to treat MRSA.
If there was any pustular drainage from the cellulitis and they took a culture, that may have information that would confirm that Bactrim is also effective against the MRSA.
But if there was not any culture done, then Bactrim is a good choice for treating MRSA. I hope that helps and that the infection clears soon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
Vancomycin, Doxycycline, and Bactrim are all medications used to treat MRSA.
If there was any pustular drainage from the cellulitis and they took a culture, that may have information that would confirm that Bactrim is also effective against the MRSA.
But if there was not any culture done, then Bactrim is a good choice for treating MRSA. I hope that helps and that the infection clears soon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
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