Trimethoprim 14 x 200mg Tablets

Buy Trimethoprim Online

Trimethoprim is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections. It is part of a class of drugs known as dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors. Trimethoprim works by interfering with the production of folic acid in bacteria, which is essential for their growth and survival. By inhibiting the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase, trimethoprim prevents the conversion of dihydrofolic acid to its active form, tetrahydrofolic acid. As a result, the bacteria are unable to synthesize essential nucleic acids and proteins, leading to their eventual death. Trimethoprim is commonly used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), respiratory tract infections, and certain other bacterial infections. It is often prescribed in combination with another antibiotic called sulfamethoxazole, and the combination is known as co-trimoxazole or TMP-SMX. As with all antibiotics, it's essential to take trimethoprim as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist and to complete the full course of treatment, even if you start feeling better before finishing the medication. Stopping the medication prematurely could lead to antibiotic resistance and allow the infection to recur. As with any medication, it's important to discuss potential side effects and drug interactions with one of our pharmacists before taking trimethoprim.