Gantanol
- Generic Name: sulfamethoxazole
- Brand Name: Gantanol
Gantanol (Sulfamethoxazole) side effects drug center
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What Is Gantanol?
Gantanol (sulfamethoxazole) is an antibacterial sulfonamide used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), meningitis, ear infections, and eye infections. The brand name Gantanol is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.
What Are Side Effects of Gantanol?
Common side effects of Gantanol (sulfamethoxazole) include:
- dizziness,
- headache,
- lethargy,
- diarrhea,
- weight loss (anorexia),
- loss of appetite,
- nausea,
- vomiting, upset stomach, and rash
Dosage for Gantanol
To treat severe Infections the dose of Gantanol is 4 tablets (2 g) initially, followed by 2 tablets (1 g) three times daily thereafter.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Gantanol?
Gantanol may interact with:
- diuretics,
- anticoagulants,
- phenytoin, or
- methotrexate
Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.
Gantanol During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
During pregnancy, Gantanol should be used only if prescribed. This drug passes into breast milk. Breastfeeding is not recommended while using this drug.
Additional Information
Our Gantanol (sulfamethoxazole) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
Gantanol Professional Information
SIDE EFFECTS
Included in the listing that follows are adverse reactions that have not been reported with this specific drug; however, the pharmacologic similarities among the sulfonamides require that each of the reactions be considered with Gantanol (sulfamethoxazole) administration.
Hematologic: Agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, hemolytic anemia, purpura, hypoprothrombinemia, methemoglobinemia, neutropenia, eosinophilia.
Allergic Reactions: Anaphylaxis, allergic myocarditis, serum sickness, conjunctival and scleral injection, generalized allergic reactions. In addition, periarteritis nodosa and systemic lupus erythematosus have been reported.
Dermatologic: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, photosensitivity, pruritus, urticaria, rash, generalized skin eruptions.
Gastrointestinal: Hepatitis, hepatocellular necrosis, pseudomembranous enterocolitis, pancreatitis, stomatitis, glossitis, nausea, emesis, abdominal pain, diarrhea, anorexia.
Genitourinary:Creatinine elevation, toxic nephrosis with oliguria and anuria. The frequency of renal complications is considerably lower in patients receiving the more soluble sulfonamides.
Neurologic: Convulsions, peripheral neuritis, ataxia, vertigo, tinnitus, headache.
Psychiatric: Hallucinations, depression, apathy.
Endocrine: The sulfonamides bear certain chemical similarities to some goitrogens, diuretics (acetazolamide and the thiazides) and oral hypoglycemic agents. Cross-sensitivity may exist with these agents. Diuresis and hypoglycemia have occurred rarely in patients receiving sulfonamides.
Musculoskeletal: Arthralgia, myalgia.
Respiratory: Pulmonary infiltrates.
Miscellaneous: Edema (including periorbital), pyrexia, chills, weakness, fatigue, insomnia.
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Gantanol (Sulfamethoxazole)
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