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Trimethoprim

Antibiotics

Description

Trimethoprim is an antifolate antibiotic often used in combination with sulfamethoxazole to treat a number of infections, including those of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract.

Mechanism of action

It inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase and is primarily bacteriostatic.

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Mechanism of action

It inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase and is primarily bacteriostatic.

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