Trimethoprim hydrochloride is a bacteriostatic antibiotic and an orally active dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor. It is effective against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic bacteria. This compound shows potential for research into urinary tract infections, Shigellosis, and Pneumocystis pneumonia, and can inhibit Influenza A virus infection in chick embryos when combined with zinc.
- Bacteriostatic antibiotic
- Orally active dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor
- Active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic bacteria
- Interrupts folate metabolism by inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR)
- Potential for research into urinary tract infections, Shigellosis, and Pneumocystis pneumonia
- Can inhibit Influenza A virus infection in chick embryos when combined with zinc