Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (pronounced: try-meth-oh-prim/sul-fa-meth-ox-uh-zole), also known as co-trimoxazole, is a combination of two antibiotic drugs used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Etymology
The name "trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole" is derived from the names of the two drugs that make up the combination: trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole. Trimethoprim is derived from the Greek words "tri-", meaning three, "meth-", meaning methyl, and "prim", short for pyrimidine. Sulfamethoxazole is derived from the words "sulfa", referring to its sulfonamide group, "meth", short for methyl, and "oxazole", referring to its chemical structure.
Usage
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, bronchitis, and ear infections. It is also used to prevent and treat Pneumocystis pneumonia, a serious infection that can occur in people with HIV/AIDS.
Related Terms
- Antibiotic: A type of drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
- Bacterial infection: An infection caused by bacteria.
- Urinary tract infection: An infection in any part of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra.
- Bronchitis: Inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs.
- Ear infection: An infection of the ear, most commonly the middle ear.
- Pneumocystis pneumonia: A serious infection that can occur in people with HIV/AIDS.
- HIV/AIDS: A disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
- Wikipedia's article - Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
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