Cotrimoxazole
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cotrimoxazole is a noun meaning A sulfonamide antibacterial combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, in the ratio of 1 to 5, used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections.
Meaning
A sulfonamide antibacterial combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, in the ratio of 1 to 5, used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections.
Example Sentences
Because pediatricians are concerned that prolonged use of cotrimoxazole could lead to resistant malaria, they often stop the drug among AIDS patients when tests show significant improvement in the health of their immune system after antiretroviral therapy.
Word Forms
- co-trimoxazole
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cotrimoxazol, co-trimoxazole, cotrimaxozole, trimoxazole, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprime.
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