Summary of the adverse effects associated with the use of trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole Mnemonic - NOT RISKY? N - Neurologic effects O - Decreased oxygen- Rare carrying capacity and other hematologic abnormalities T - Toxic epidermal necrolysis and other hypersensitivity reactions R - Reproductive toxicity I - Interactions with other drugs S - Sugar K - Hyperkalemia and other kidney effects Y? - Why not consider an alternate antimicrobial? #TMPSMX #bactrim #trimethoprim #sulfamethoxazole #adverse #effects #SideEffects #Pharmacology #Mnemonic #NOTRISKY
