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Trimethoprim  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A pyrimidine inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase, it is an antibacterial related to PYRIMETHAMINE. It is potentiated by SULFONAMIDES and the TRIMETHOPRIM, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE DRUG COMBINATION is the form most often used. It is sometimes used alone as an antimalarial. TRIMETHOPRIM RESISTANCE has been reported.

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Synonym(s)

  • 2,4-Pyrimidinediamine, 5-((3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)methyl)-
  • 738-70-5 (Trimethoprim)
  • AN164J8Y0X

In other languages

  • French

  • 2,4-Pyrimidinediamine, 5-((3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)methyl)-
  • 738-70-5 (Trimethoprim)
  • AN164J8Y0X

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-VJ0X0F6B-B

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