What does "sulfamethoxazole" mean?

An antibacterial sulfonamide C₁₀H₁₁N₃O3S used alone or in combination with trimethoprim (as in the treatment of urinary tract infections or acute otitis media).

What is a synonym for "sulfamethoxazole"?

Common synonyms include: gantanol.

How do you pronounce "sulfamethoxazole"?

Pronounced //ˌsʌl.fə.mɪˈtɒk.sə.zəʊl//.

Sulfamethoxazole

/ˌsʌl.fə.mɪˈtɒk.sə.zəʊl/ noun

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Noun

1
An antibacterial sulfonamide C₁₀H₁₁N₃O3S used alone or in combination with trimethoprim (as in the treatment of urinary tract infections or acute otitis media). uncountable
2
a sulfonamide (trade name Gantanol) used to treat infections (especially infections of the urinary tract) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

gantanol

Etymology

From sulfa- (“sulfonamide”) + meth- + (is)oxazole.

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