Gantrisin
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Brand name:
Gantrisin
Pronounced: GAN-tris-in
Generic name: Sulfisoxazole acetyl
Why is Gantrisin prescribed?
Gantrisin is a children's medication prescribed for the
treatment of severe, repeated, or long-lasting urinary tract
infections. These include pyelonephritis (bacterial kidney
inflammation), pyelitis (inflammation of the part of the kidney
that drains urine into the ureter), and cystitis (inflammation of
the bladder).
This drug is also used to treat bacterial meningitis, and is
prescribed as a preventive measure for children who have been
exposed to meningitis.
Some middle ear infections are treated with Gantrisin in
combination with penicillin or erythromycin.
Toxoplasmosis (parasitic disease transmitted by infected cats,
their feces or litter boxes, and by undercooked meat) can be
treated with Gantrisin in combination with pyrimethamine
(Daraprim).
Malaria that does not respond to the drug chloroquine (Aralen)
can be treated with Gantrisin in combination with other drug
treatment.
Gantrisin is also used in the treatment of bacterial infections
such as trachoma and inclusion conjunctivitis (eye infections),
nocardiosis (bacterial disease affecting the lungs, skin, and
brain), and chancroid (venereal disease causing enlargement and
ulceration of lymph nodes in the groin).
Most important fact about Gantrisin
Notify your doctor at the first sign of a reaction such as skin
rash, sore throat, fever, joint pain, cough, shortness of breath,
or other breathing difficulties, abnormal skin paleness, reddish or
purplish skin spots or yellowing of the skin or whites of the
eyes.
Rare but severe reactions, sometimes fatal, have occurred with
the use of sulfa drugs such as Gantrisin. These reactions include
sudden and severe liver damage, agranulocytosis (a severe blood
disorder), and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (severe blistering).
Children taking sulfa drugs such as Gantrisin should have
frequent blood counts.
How should you take Gantrisin?
Be sure your child takes Gantrisin exactly as prescribed. It is
important that the child drink plenty of fluids while taking this
medication in order to prevent crystals in the urine and the
formation of stones.
Gantrisin is available as a suspension and should be shaken well
before each dose. To ensure an accurate dose, ask your pharmacist
for a specially marked measuring spoon.
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