Patient was educated on contraindications for using Bactrim as follows:
- Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Bactrim. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same.
- Bactrim intake can increase the risk for skin rash and photosensitivity. Individuals with history of photosensitivity and taking Bactrim should avoid natural and bright lights or use sunscreens, to prevent any photosensitive responses from developing.
- Bactrim should be avoided in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias, as it has the potential to exacerbate any underlying arrhythmias. Such individuals upon taking Bactrim could present with irregular heartbeats and life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. Individuals with history of chronic disturbance in serum magnesium and potassium ions are at increased risk for arrhythmias. Also, individuals taking Lasix are at increased risk for losing potassium, thus setting the ground for life-threatening arrhythmias, upon taking Bactrim.
