Sulfamethoxazole Sulfamethoxazole

Sulfamethoxazole - Definition and Overview


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Molecular structure of sulfamethoxazole


Sulfamethoxazole

N1-(5-methyl-3-isoxazolyl) sulfanilamide

Empirical formula C10H11N3O3S
Molecular weight 253.3
Bioavailability (Oral)
Metabolism
Half life 11 hours (adults, normal renal function);
Excretion renal
Pregnancy category C

Sulfamethoxazole is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It is most often used as part of a synergistic combination with trimethoprim in a 20:1 ratio.

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