Drug Class: What is Sulphamethoxazole - TMP and why is it prescribed?

Sulphamethoxazole - TMP 400/800 mg, Trimethoprim – Sulfamethoxazole (Co-trimoxazole) is an antibacterial combination drug, is prescribed for the treatment of certain urinary tract infections, severe middle ear infections in children, long-lasting or frequently recurring bronchitis in adults that has increased in seriousness, inflammation of the intestine due to a severe bacterial infection, and travelers\\\\\\\' diarrhea in adults. Sulphamethoxazole - TMP 400/800 mg is also prescribed for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, and for prevention of this type of pneumonia in people with weakened immune systems.