 Trimethoprim
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A pyrimidine inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase, it is an antibacterial related to PYRIMETHAMINE. The interference with folic acid metabolism may cause a depression of hematopoiesis. It is potentiated by SULFONAMIDES and the TRIMETHOPRIM-SULFAMETHOXAZOLE COMBINATION is the form most often used. It is sometimes used alone as an antimalarial. TRIMETHOPRIM RESISTANCE has been reported.
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D014295
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D03.383.742.906
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| 1980 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 1984 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Trimethoprim" by people in Profiles.
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Wilbur MB, Daum RS, Gold HS. CLINICAL DECISIONS. Skin Abscess. N Engl J Med. 2016 Mar 03; 374(9):882-4.
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Houppert AS, Kwiatkowski E, Glass EM, DeBord KL, Merritt PM, Schneewind O, Marketon MM. Identification of chromosomal genes in Yersinia pestis that influence type III secretion and delivery of Yops into target cells. PLoS One. 2012; 7(3):e34039.
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Kiernan DF, Chin EK, Sclafani LA, Saidel MA. Multiple drug-resistant Alcaligenes xylosoxidans keratitis in a sanitation worker. Eye Contact Lens. 2009 Jul; 35(4):212-4.
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Slavik RS, Rybak MJ, Lerner SA. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole-induced tremor in a patient with AIDS. Ann Pharmacother. 1998 Feb; 32(2):189-92.
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Thompson EI, Callihan TR, Mauer AM. Prophylaxis in severe granulocytopenia. Adv Intern Med. 1984; 29:193-214.
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Daum RS, Glode MP, Ambrosino D, Halsey N, Goldmann DA, Mather FJ, Russell R, Kamon J, Murray M, Band JD, et al. Trimethoprim and rifampin in combination for chemoprophylaxis of household contacts of patients with invasive infections due to Haemophilus influenzae type b. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1983 Nov; 24(5):658-62.
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Glode MP, Daum RS, Halsey NA, Johansen TL, Goldmann DA, Ambrosino D, Boies E, Granoff DM. Rifampin alone and in combination with trimethoprim in chemoprophylaxis for infections due to Haemophilus influenzae type b. Rev Infect Dis. 1983 Jul-Aug; 5 Suppl 3:S549-55.
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Daum RS, Glode MP. Rifampin prophylaxis against H. flu type b spread - is it valid? Hosp Pract (Off Ed). 1982 Nov; 17(11):124A-C, 124K-L, 124N-P.
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Meyer RJ, Shapiro JA. Genetic organization of the broad-host-range IncP-1 plasmid R751. J Bacteriol. 1980 Sep; 143(3):1362-73.
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Westerman EL, Christensen RP. Chronic Isospora belli infection treated with co-trimoxazole. Ann Intern Med. 1979 Sep; 91(3):413-4.
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