Other names: Bactrim DS, Septra
Categories: Prescription Medication
Description:
Sulfamethoxazole: A sulfonamide (sulfa drug) that interferes with bacterial production of dihydrofolic acid, a form of folic acid that bacteria need to grow.
Trimethoprim: Blocks the production of tetrahydrofolic acid by binding to and inhibiting the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase.
How It Works: By combining sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, Bactrim inhibits two steps in the bacterial synthesis of essential folic acid, making it more effective than either drug alone.
Treatment For:
AI generated Summary: Based on the limited information provided, it is difficult to comprehensively assess the effectiveness of Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole in treating Cellulitis. The single review by Dr. Curbside gives the treatment a rating of 5, suggesting it may be highly effective. However, more reviews and detailed information would be needed to draw a more reliable conclusion about the treatment's overall efficacy.
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