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==Administration==
*Type: [[Antibiotic]]
*Dosage Forms: Tablet, 500mg
*Routes of Administration: Oral
*Common Trade Names:

==Adult Dosing==
*2-4g PO daily in 1-4 doses

==Pediatric Dosing==
*>2mo: 75-150 mg/kg PO daily in 1-4 doses

==Special Populations==
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: C
*[[Lactation risk categories|Lactation risk]]: Infant risk has been demonstrated
*Renal dosing: use with caution
*Hepatic dosing: use with caution

==Contraindications==
*Allergy to class/drug
*Infants <2mo (except to treat congenital toxoplasmosis)
*Pregnant women at term
*Breastfeeding

==Adverse Reactions==
===Serious===
*SJS/TEN
*Agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia
*Crystalluria
*Allergic Myocarditis
===Common===
*Rash
*Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
*Tinnitus
*Headache, Depression, Insomnia

==Pharmacology==
*Half-life: 7-16.8h
*Metabolism: Hepatic
*Excretion: Mostly renal

==Mechanism of Action==
*Inhibits bacterial synthesis of folic acid

==Comments==

==See Also==
*[[Antibiotics]]
==References==
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