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Suggest Ways To Manage Reaction To SMZ-TMP DS
Question: my wife has had a reaction smz/tpm ds800-160. what should we do.
Brief Answer:
Stop drug immediately! Send an image for review!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for contacting to us.
The following things must be done:
1. Let her stop the drug and never take it again. Call the prescribing doctor and let him know.
2. Start Benadryl to reduce itches. Apply topical steroids to reduce the inflammation. And pain medications such as tylenol if she's in pains.
3. If there are big wounds, she needs to go to the hospital for care. I will comment further when I see the images!
4. She must drink much water and fluids because she can easily get dehydrated from excessive fluid loss.
5. If here eyes are affected, she needs to see an ophthalmologist.
6. She must eat very well to help with healing.
7. Take all necessary precautions so as to avoid infection....Cleanliness++++
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me for more information and clarifications if need be. I wish your wife a speedy recovery.
Stop drug immediately! Send an image for review!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for contacting to us.
The following things must be done:
1. Let her stop the drug and never take it again. Call the prescribing doctor and let him know.
2. Start Benadryl to reduce itches. Apply topical steroids to reduce the inflammation. And pain medications such as tylenol if she's in pains.
3. If there are big wounds, she needs to go to the hospital for care. I will comment further when I see the images!
4. She must drink much water and fluids because she can easily get dehydrated from excessive fluid loss.
5. If here eyes are affected, she needs to see an ophthalmologist.
6. She must eat very well to help with healing.
7. Take all necessary precautions so as to avoid infection....Cleanliness++++
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me for more information and clarifications if need be. I wish your wife a speedy recovery.
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