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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

Pronunciation

/ˌsʌlfəmɛˈθɒksəzoʊl ˌtraɪˈmɛθəprɪm/

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At a Glance

Generic name: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

Brand names: Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra, Septra DS, Sulfatrim

Therapeutic class: Sulfonamide + folate antagonist; antibacterial combination

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