Sussex Partner Formulary

Drug Status Key

  • Non-Specialist Drugs
  • Specialist recommendation (or initiation where noted)
  • Specialist Initiation WITH Shared Care Guidelines
  • Specialist ONLY Drugs
  • Mixed Status - See individual drug entries for more details

Preferences

  • First Line
  • Second Line
  • Third Line
  • No Preference

5.5.2 Toxoplasmosis

Pyrimethamine

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Most infections caused by Toxoplasma gondii are self-limiting, and treatment is not necessary.
Treatment is indicated in patients with eye involvement (toxoplasma choroidoretinitis), and those who are immunocommpromised.
The treatment of choice is a combination of pyrimethamine and sulfadiazine. Expert advice is essential.
Treatment of toxoplasmosis (in combination with sulfadiazine)

Pyrimethamine 25mg tablets

Pack
30 tablet