Tag: Inhibitors of Folate Reduction (Antibiobics)

Brands Classes Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra, Septra DS, Cotrim, cotrimoxazole, Sulfatrim Sulfonamides;  Antibiotics, Combos Description Combination product of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole in a fixed 1:5 ratio; both are synthetic folate antagonists. Indications Indicated for acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis due to susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra, Septra DS, Cotrim, cotrimoxazole, Sulfatrim Sulfonamides;  Antibiotics, Combos Description Combination product of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole in a fixed 1:5 ratio; both are synthetic folate antagonists. Indications Indicated for acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis due to susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae Documented…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Primsol, Proloprim, TMP  Antibiotics, Other Description Synthetic antifolate-type antiinfective agent. Has activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Commonly used for UTI, prophylaxis of UTI, traveler’s diarrhea, and in combination with sulfamethoxazole or dapsone for prophylaxis and treatment of Pneumocystis infections. Indications Indicated for the treatment of acute otitis…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Daraprim Antimalarials;  Antiparasitic Agents Description Synthetic antiparasitic agent with slow schizonticidal activityUsed for the treatment of toxoplasmosis in combination with sulfadoxineOnly available through the DARAPRIM Direct Program Indications Indicated for Toxoplasmosis P jiroveci Pneumonia (Off-label) Prophylaxis p P jiroveci pneumonia (formerly Pneumocystis pneumonia); administer with dapsone Treatment…