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Sulfamethoxazole (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Sulfamethoxazole (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim systemic) is a member of the drug class sulfonamides and is used to treat Bacterial Infection, Bladder Infection, Inclusion Conjunctivitis, Malaria, Middle Ear Infections, Toxoplasmosis and Trachoma.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

J01EC01,J01EE07

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000723-46-6

Chemical Formula

C10-H11-N3-O3-S

Molecular Weight

253

Therapeutic Category

Antibacterial: Sulfonamide

Chemical Name

5-Metyl-3-sulfanilamido-isoxazole (WHO)

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name
WHOWorld Health Organization

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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