Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
738-70-5
Standard:
USP,BP,EP,In-house Standards,
Trimethoprim is a synthetic bacteriostatic antibiotic primarily used in combination with sulfamethoxazole. It inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase. Its chemical structure is defined by the molecular formula C10H14N4O and CAS number 738-70-5.
Contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment or folate deficiency. Requires storage in cool, dry environments away from direct sunlight to maintain stability and potency.