Sulfamethoxazole FDA Link Generic

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)

Also Known As:

Gantanol; Sulfisomezole; Sulphamethoxazole; Sulfamethylisoxazole; Benzenesulfonamide, 4-amino-N-(5-methyl-3-isoxazolyl)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Infective Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Amines: 4871
  - Aniline Compounds: 46
    - Sulfanilamides: 40
      - Sulfamethoxazole: 1417
- Amides: 2428
  - Sulfonamides: 2809
    - Benzenesulfonamides: 153
      - Sulfamethoxazole: 1417
    - Sulfanilamides: 40
      - Sulfamethoxazole: 1417
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Benzene Derivatives: 17
        Benzenesulfonamides: 153
        Sulfamethoxazole: 1417
- Sulfur Compounds: 278
  - Sulfones: 534
    - Sulfonamides: 2809
      - Benzenesulfonamides: 153
        Sulfamethoxazole: 1417
      - Sulfanilamides: 40
        Sulfamethoxazole: 1417

N(4)-acetylsulfamethoxazole

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results