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Trimethoprim is an antibiotic medication primarily used to treat bacterial infections, particularly urinary tract infections (UTIs). It works by inhibiting bacterial dihydrofolate reductase, an enzyme involved in the synthesis of folate, which is essential for bacterial growth and reproduction. Trimethoprim is often used in combination with sulfamethoxazole, a sulfonamide antibiotic, to enhance its antibacterial efficacy. It is generally well-tolerated, but like all medications, it can have side effects and contraindications.

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