Product name : Trimethoprim
Synonyms : Trimethopim
CAS No. : 738-70-5
Molecular Formula : C14N18N4O3·C3H6O
Molecular Weight : 290.32 g/mol
Product description :
Trimethoprim is a bacteriostatic antibiotic mainly used in the prophylaxis and treatment of urinary tract infections.It belongs to the class of chemotherapeutic agents known as dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors.Trimethoprim, used as monotherapy (since 1980 in the UK), is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of urinary tract infections. (Co-trimoxazole, with its greater efficacy against a limited number of bacteria, and parasites remains indicated for some infections, see above.)