trimethoprim
trimethoprim (try-meth-oh-prim) n. an antibacterial drug that is active against a range of microorganisms. Administered by mouth, it is used mainly in the treatment of chronic urinary-tract infections and respiratory-tract infections. Trade names: Monotrim,Trimopan. See also co-trimoxazole.
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