ABSTRACT
The sulphonamide part of the drug acts against folate synthesis at an earlier stage than most other antibiotics. Therefore, when in combination, the drugs are effective at 1/10 of what would be needed if each drug was given on its own.
The sulphonamide part of the drug acts against folate synthesis at an earlier stage than most other antibiotics. Therefore, when in combination, the drugs are effective at 1/10 of what would be needed if each drug was given on its own.