Synonyms: Gantanol® | RO 4-2130 | RO-42130 | SMX | STX-608
sulfamethoxazole is an approved drug (FDA (1965))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Sulfamethoxazole is a sulfonamide antibacterial that has bacteriostatic activity. It inhibits the bacterial dihydropteroate synthase pathway which generates the folic acid that is essential for bacterial growth. It is active against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria including Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Sulfamethoxazole is used to treat bacterial urinary tract infections, bronchitis, and prostatitis. It is principally used in combination with trimethoprim (SMX-TMP, Co-Trimoxazole). Co-Trimoxazole is authorised for use in the UK. SMX-TMP is on the WHO Model List of Essential medicines as a first-line medicine for urinary tract infections. |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Drugs.com |