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Sulfamethoxazole MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Sulfamethoxazole
Tree Number(s)
D02.065.884.060.300
D02.065.884.725.867
D02.092.146.807.867
D02.455.426.559.389.085.300
D02.886.590.700.090.300
D02.886.590.700.725.867
Unique ID
D013420
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013420
Annotation
a sulfanilamide anti-infective
Scope Note
A bacteriostatic antibacterial agent that interferes with folic acid synthesis in susceptible bacteria. Its broad spectrum of activity has been limited by the development of resistance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p208)
Entry Term(s)
Gantanol
Sulfamethylisoxazole
Sulfisomezole
Sulphamethoxazole
Pharm Action
Anti-Infective Agents
Registry Numbers
JE42381TNV
0
Related Numbers
723-46-6
CAS Type 1 Name
Benzenesulfonamide, 4-amino-N-(5-methyl-3-isoxazolyl)-
NLM Classification #
QV 265
Public MeSH Note
68
History Note
68(63)
Date Introduced
1968/01/01
Last Updated
2023/06/08
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