Sulfamethoxazole is a bacteriostatic sulfonamide antibiotic that interferes with folic acid synthesis in susceptible bacteria.[L11830] It is generally given in combination with [trimethoprim], which inhibits a sequential step in bacterial folic acid synthesis - these agents work synergistically to block two consecutive steps in the biosynthesis of nucleic acids and proteins which are necessary for bacterial growth and division, and using them in conjunction helps to slow the development of bacterial resistance.[L11830] In this combination, sulfamethoxazole is useful for the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections, including those of the urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts.
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim for Injection, USP
Sulfatrim
Roubac Tab 160/800
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Double Strength
Sulfamethoxazole
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim
Bactrim
Sulfatrim Pediatric
Septra
Sulfameth/Trimeth-DS
Sulfatrim DS
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE and TRIMETHOPRIM
sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SMZ)
Bactrim Roche Suspension Paediatric
Apo Sulfamethoxazole Tab 500mg
Septra Pediatric Suspension
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets
SulfatrimTM Pediatric Suspension
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim (Double Strength)
Roubac Tab 80/400
Bactrim Roche Inj
Trisulfa S Suspension
Protrin Df Tab
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim DS
Teva-trimel DS
Bactrim DS Roche Tab
Septra Grape
Septra DS
Septra Injection
Riva-sep DS
Septra DS Tablets
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Injection, BP
Indication
Sulfamethoxazole is indicated in combination with trimethoprim, in various formulations, for the following infections caused by bacteria with documented susceptibility: urinary tract infections, acute otitis media in pediatric patients (when clinically indicated), acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in adults, enteritis caused by susceptible _Shigella_, prophylaxis and treatment of _Pneumocystis jiroveci_ pneumonia, and travelers' diarrhea caused by enterotoxigenic _E. coli_.[L11830,L11863] In Canada, additional indications include the adjunctive treatment of cholera, treatment of bacillary dysentery, nocardiosis, and second-line treatment of brucellosis in combination with [gentamicin] or [rifampicin].[L11851]
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