sulfamethoxazole (Meaning)

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sulfamethoxazole (n)

a sulfonamide (trade name Gantanol) used to treat infections (especially infections of the urinary tract)

Synonyms & Antonyms of sulfamethoxazole

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sulfamethoxazole Sentence Examples

  1. Sulfamethoxazole is an antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections.
  2. It is often combined with trimethoprim in a medication known as Bactrim or Septra.
  3. Sulfamethoxazole works by inhibiting the synthesis of folic acid, which is essential for bacterial growth.
  4. It is effective against a variety of bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Haemophilus influenzae.
  5. Sulfamethoxazole is typically taken orally, in tablet or liquid form.
  6. Common side effects of sulfamethoxazole include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
  7. More serious side effects, although rare, can include Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
  8. Sulfamethoxazole should not be taken by people who are allergic to sulfonamides or who have certain kidney or liver problems.
  9. It is important to complete the full course of treatment with sulfamethoxazole, even if symptoms improve, to prevent the development of resistant bacteria.
  10. Sulfamethoxazole is generally safe and effective when used as directed by a healthcare professional.

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a sulfonamide (trade name Gantanol) used to treat infections (especially infections of the urinary tract)

No synonyms found.

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Sulfamethoxazole is an antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections.

It is often combined with trimethoprim in a medication known as Bactrim or Septra.

Sulfamethoxazole works by inhibiting the synthesis of folic acid, which is essential for bacterial growth.

It is effective against a variety of bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Haemophilus influenzae.