Trimethoprim

Trimethoprim

Trimethoprim (pronounced: tri-meth-o-prim) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It is often used in combination with sulfamethoxazole, a sulfonamide antibiotic, in a medication known as co-trimoxazole.

Etymology

The name "Trimethoprim" is derived from its chemical structure, 2,4-diamino-5-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl)pyrimidine.

Usage

Trimethoprim is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, bronchitis, and ear infections. It works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme involved in the production of folic acid, which bacteria need to survive and multiply.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Trimethoprim include nausea, vomiting, and rash. In rare cases, it can cause serious side effects such as anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia.

Related Terms

• Antibiotic
• Bacterial Infections
• Sulfamethoxazole
• Co-trimoxazole
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Bronchitis
• Ear Infections
• Folic Acid
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Rash
• Anemia
• Leukopenia
• Thrombocytopenia

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Trimethoprim
• Wikipedia's article - Trimethoprim

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