Sulfamethoxazole

Synonyms

Benzenesulfonamide, 4-amino-N-(5-methyl-3-isoxazolyl)-

Gantanol

Sulfamethylisoxazole

Sulfisomezole

Sulphamethoxazole

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)