Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim

Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim is a combination antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis.
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Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim FAQ

What is sulfamethoxazole used for?

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Aug 3, 2023. Written by Cerner Multum. What is sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim? Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim is a combination antibiotic used to treat ear infections, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, shigellosis, and Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia.

What is sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim?

Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is a fixed combination medicine containing two antibiotics - sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.

What is the difference between Bactrim and sulfamethoxazole?

Bactrim and Sulfamеthoxazole, аlso known as sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, are a combination of two antibiotics usеd to treat bacterial infections. Sulfamethoxazole is а sulfonamide antibiotic, while trimethoprim is a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor.

Does sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim kill bacteria?

The combination of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim kills bacteria. Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics. The sulfamethoxazole component belongs to the class of medicines known as sulfonamides, and the trimethoprim component belongs to the class of medicines known as folic acid inhibitors. 2. Upsides

What is TMP sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)?

This topic last updated: Oct 13, 2022. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), also known as co-trimoxazole, is a combination of two antimicrobial agents that act synergistically against a wide variety of bacteria. Although other combinations of sulfonamides are available with trimethoprim, TMP-SMX is by far the most widely used.

Is resprim a sulfamethoxazole?

Sulfamethoxazole in RESPRIM belongs to a group of medicines known as sulfonamides. Trimethoprim belongs to a group of medicines known as the benzylpyrimidines. RESPRIM works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is causing your infection. RESPRIM will not work against infections caused by viruses, such as colds or flu.

Where is sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim metabolised?

Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is metabolised in the liver. Trimethoprim is metabolised to oxide and hydroxylated metabolites, while sulfamethoxazole is acetylated and conjugated with glucuronic acid. Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is rapidly excreted in the urine. No data available. No data available. 6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

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