Aspirin and Dipyridamole Capsules and Cotrim

• Generic Name: aspirin / dipyridamole
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Aggrenox

Aspirin and dipyridamole is a combination medicine used to reduce the risk of stroke in people who have had blood clots or a "mini-stroke" (also called a transient ischemic attack or TIA).

Aspirin and dipyridamole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bactrim, Cotrim, Septra, Sulfatrim Pediatric, Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Septra IV, SMZ-TMP DS, Sulfatrim, Bethaprim, Uroplus, Uroplus DS, Cotrim DS, Bactrim Pediatric, Bethaprim Pediatric, Sulfatrim Suspension, Cotrim Pediatric, Septra DS

Cotrim is an antibiotic combination containing sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim and it works by killing sensitive bacteria. Both ingredients are antibiotics that treat different types of infection caused by bacteria.

Cotrim is used to treat ear infections, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.

Cotrim may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.