Sulfamethoxazole

Introduction: Sulfamethoxazole

Description of Sulfamethoxazole

Sulfamethoxazole: A sulfonamide related chemically to sulfisoxazole, with a similar antibacterial spectrum, but a slower rate of absorption from the gastrointestinal tract and urinary excretion. Often used in combination with trimethoprim (i.e., SMX-TMP).
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Sulfamethoxazole: a sulfonamide (trade name Gantanol) used to treat infections (especially infections of the urinary tract).
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Sulfamethoxazole: A bacteriostatic antibacterial agent that interferes with folic acid synthesis in susceptible bacteria. Its broad spectrum of activity has been limited by the development of resistance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p208)
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Sulfamethoxazole: sulfonamide bacteriostatic antibacterial agent.
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Sulfamethoxazole: A bacteriostatic antibacterial agent that interferes with folic acid synthesis in susceptible bacteria. Its broad spectrum of activity has been limited by the development of resistance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p208).
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Abbreviation: Sulfamethoxazole

Sulfamethoxazole: An abbreviation for:
Source: CRISP

• SMX

Terms associated with Sulfamethoxazole:

Terms Similar to Sulfamethoxazole:

• Sulphamethoxazole

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• Gantanol

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• Sulfamethylisoxazole

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More specific terms for Sulfamethoxazole:

• Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Combination

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Broader terms for Sulfamethoxazole

• Sulfanilamides

Source - MeSH 2007

• sulfanilamide

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• sulfa drug
• sulfa
• sulpha
• sulfonamide

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Hierarchical classifications of Sulfamethoxazole

The following list attempts to classify Sulfamethoxazole into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• sulfa,sulfa drug,sulfonamide,sulpha
• antibacterial,antibacterial drug,bactericide
• medicament,medication,medicinal drug,medicine
• drug
• agent
• causal agency,causal agent,cause
• entity

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MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Organic Chemicals
  • Amides
    • Sulfonamides
      • Sulfanilamides
        • Sulfamethoxazole

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Organic Chemicals
  • Amines
    • Aniline Compounds
      • Sulfanilamides
        • Sulfamethoxazole

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Organic Chemicals
  • Sulfur Compounds
    • Sulfones
      • Sulfonamides
        • Sulfanilamides
          • Sulfamethoxazole

External links related to: Sulfamethoxazole

• Gantanol Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Sulfamethoxazole - RxList Monographs
• MedDet
• MDAdvice.com - Health Library - Prescription & Non-Prescription Drugs - SULFAMETHOXAZOLE

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