Abstract:Owing to a broad spectrum and low cost antimicrobial, cotrimoxazole is largely prescribed. However, its use is associated with various adverse drug reactions (ADRs) that warrant to ensure rational prescribing. This study aimed to describe spontaneous reports of cotrimoxazole ADRs and to evaluate the quality of prescription in patients who had ADRs. Suspected cotrimoxazole-induced ADRs cases reported to the Bordeaux regional pharmacovigilance center (France) during a 5-year period were described. Seriousness wa… Show more
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