HealthJuly 15, 2026
sulfamethoxazole
ˌsʌlfəˌmɛθˈɒksəˌzoʊl
Definition
A sulfonamide antibiotic medication typically combined with trimethoprim to treat specific bacterial or parasitic infections.
Etymology
The word is a chemical construction combining 'sulfa-' (referring to the sulfonamide group) and 'methoxazole' (a heterocyclic compound). It follows standard pharmaceutical nomenclature for naming complex synthetic organic compounds.
In the news
In this article, sulfamethoxazole is mentioned as the standard antibiotic treatment, specifically paired with trimethoprim, for patients suffering from a Cyclospora parasite infection.
Oklahoma State Department of Health confirms 56 cyclosporiasis cases, 6 hospitalizations
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