Drug Summary

  Drug name:  sulfamethoxazole
  Chemical name:  Sulfamethoxazole
  Formula:  C₁₀H₁₁N₃O_{3  Weight:   253.278
  CAS no:  723-46-6
  DrugBank link:  DB01015
  Description:  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)
  Indication:  For the treatment bacterial infections causing bronchitis, prostatitis and urinary tract infections.}