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  2. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole - Wikipedia

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    Infectrin, Bactrim (Brazil) Novo-Trimel [68] Primadex (manufactured by Dexa Medica and distributed in Indonesia) Primotren (Lek in Slovenia and other countries) Resprim; Sanprima (manufactured by PT Sanbe Farma and distributed in Indonesia) Septra (Aspen Pharmacare and formerly GlaxoSmithKline) Septram (Panama) Septran (GlaxoSmithKline) [69 ...

  3. Sulfamethoxazole - Wikipedia

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    Sulfamethoxazole (SMZ or SMX) is an antibiotic. It is used for bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, bronchitis, and prostatitis and is effective against both gram negative and positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes. [1] Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and skin rashes.

  4. Trimethoprim - Wikipedia

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    Trimethoprim. Trimethoprim (TMP) is an antibiotic used mainly in the treatment of bladder infections. [1] Other uses include for middle ear infections and travelers' diarrhea. [1] With sulfamethoxazole or dapsone it may be used for Pneumocystis pneumonia in people with HIV/AIDS. [1][2] It is taken orally (swallowed by mouth).

  5. Phytophotodermatitis - Wikipedia

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    Phytophotodermatitis, also known as berloque dermatitis, [1] [2] [3] margarita photodermatitis, [4] [5] lime disease [6] or lime phytodermatitis [6] is a cutaneous phototoxic inflammatory reaction resulting from contact with a light-sensitizing botanical agent (such as lime juice) followed by exposure to ultraviolet A (UV-A) light (from the sun, for instance).

  6. Porphyria cutanea tarda - Wikipedia

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    Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is recognized as the most prevalent subtype of porphyritic diseases. [3] PCT is characterized by onycholysis and blistering of the skin in areas that receive higher levels of exposure to sunlight. The primary cause is a deficiency of uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase (UROD), a cytosolic enzyme that is a step in the ...

  7. List of side effects of trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole - Wikipedia

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    Methaemoglobinaemia. Erythema multiforme. Low blood sugar. Hepatitis (liver swelling) Crystalluria (crystals in the urine) Urinary obstruction causing difficulty passing urine. Lowered mental acuity. Depression. Tremor.

  8. Health effects of sunlight exposure - Wikipedia

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    Sunbaker, by Max Dupain. Exposure of skin to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight presents both positive and negative health effects. On the positive side, UV exposure enables the synthesis of vitamin D3, which is essential for bone health [ 1 ] and potentially plays a role in inhibiting certain cancers. [ 2 ][ 3 ] While vitamin D can also be ...

  9. Phototoxicity - Wikipedia

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    Phototoxicity, also called photoirritation, is a chemically induced skin irritation, requiring light, that does not involve the immune system. [1] It is a type of photosensitivity. [1][2] The skin response resembles an exaggerated sunburn. The involved chemical may enter into the skin by topical administration, or it may reach the skin via ...