Brodimoprim

Brodimoprim

Brodimoprim

Chemical compound

Brodimoprim is a structural derivative of trimethoprim. In brodimoprim, the 4-methoxy group of trimethoprim is replaced with a bromine atom.

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As trimethoprim, brodimoprim is a selective inhibitor of bacterial dihydrofolate reductase.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Thomson CJ (December 1993). "Trimethoprim and brodimoprim resistance of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria". Journal of Chemotherapy. 5 (6): 458–64. doi:10.1080/1120009X.1993.11741096. PMID 8195838.
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