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Co-trimoxazole 12

Khon Kaen University · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Co-trimoxazole is a fixed-dose combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim that inhibits bacterial folate synthesis at two sequential steps, preventing DNA replication.

Co-trimoxazole is a fixed-dose combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim that inhibits bacterial folate synthesis at two sequential steps, preventing DNA replication. Used for Bacterial infections including urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, and otitis media, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) prophylaxis and treatment, Toxoplasmosis.

At a glance

Generic nameCo-trimoxazole 12
SponsorKhon Kaen University
Drug classSulfonamide antibiotic combination
TargetDihydropteroate synthase and dihydrofolate reductase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Sulfamethoxazole inhibits dihydropteroate synthase, while trimethoprim inhibits dihydrofolate reductase. Together, they block the bacterial synthesis of dihydrofolate and tetrahydrofolate, nucleotides essential for DNA synthesis. This synergistic dual inhibition provides broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

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