co-trimoxazole

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:antibiotic
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:J01EE01
gptkbp:contains trimethoprim
sulfamethoxazole
gptkbp:contraindication severe kidney disease
severe liver disease
sulfa allergy
gptkbp:discoveredBy 1968
gptkbp:drugClass sulfonamide
antibacterial combination
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife sulfamethoxazole: 10 hours
trimethoprim: 8-10 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label co-trimoxazole
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits folic acid synthesis
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory D (US)
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
vomiting
rash
photosensitivity
hyperkalemia
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:MRSA_infections
gptkb:pneumocystis_pneumonia
gptkb:toxoplasmosis
urinary tract infections
shigellosis
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sulfonamides
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6