Sulfamethoxazole

Sulfamethoxazole
N1-(5-methyl-3-isoxazolyl) sulfanilamide
Empirical formula	C₁₀H₁₁N₃O₃S
Molecular weight	253.3
Bioavailability (Oral)
Metabolism
Half life	11 hours (adults, normal renal function);
Excretion	renal
Pregnancy category	C

Sulfamethoxazole is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It is most often used as part of a synergistic combination with trimethoprim in a 5:1 ratio in co-trimoxazole.

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