Drug details

Gantanol (sulfamethoxazole)

type of Sulfonamides

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.

The drug is often used to treat Meningitis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• loss of appetite,
• diarrhea,
• dizziness,
• headache,
• lethargy,
• weight loss (anorexia),
• vomiting, upset stomach, and rash

The following drugs are related to Gantanol, either as a replacement or used together:

• Coartem (artemether lumefantrine tablets)
• Azactam Injection (aztreonam injection)
• Zithromax (azithromycin)
• Doribax (doripenem for injection)
• Vibramycin (doxycycline calcium oral)
• Quixin (levofloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5%)
• Minocin Injection (minocycline inj)
• Moxeza (moxifloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic solution)

The following supplements are related to Gantanol, and may be used together with the drug:

• Cranberry (s.)
• Melatonin (s.)
• Vitamin A (s.)