Sulfamethoxazole/Definition

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A sulfonamide antibacterial agent that interferes with folic acid synthesis in susceptible bacteria. Its broad spectrum of activity has been limited by the development of resistance, but it is more effective as the Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole combination‎