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What class is bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds?

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

2 classes: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is a combination of 2 drugs, trimetoprim and sulfamethoxazole. The first is a pyrimidine derivative and the second is a sulfonamide (sulfa). Ds stands for double strength as opposed to ss, single strength. The difference is in the dosage.

Answered 2/18/2015

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Dr. Eric Bluman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Combo: This is the commercial name for trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. The class of antibiotics is sulfonamide antibiotic combination.

Answered 3/5/2016

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