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Trimethoprim

Medical Definition: A pyrimidine inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase, it is an antibacterial related to PYRIMETHAMINE. The interference with folic acid metabolism may cause a depression of hematopoiesis. It is potentiated by SULFONAMIDES and the TRIMETHOPRIM-SULFAMETHOXAZOLE COMBINATION is the form most often used. It is sometimes used alone as an antimalarial. TRIMETHOPRIM RESISTANCE has been reported.
Guide Notes: consider TRIMETHOPRIM RESISTANCE for nonsusceptibility of bacteria
Also Called: Proloprim,Trimpex
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 738-70-5
Previously Indexed: Anti-Infective Agents (1966-1971),Folic Acid Antagonists (1966-1971),Pyrimidines (1966-1971)

Trimethoprim Medical Definitions and Terms

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