sulfonamide
Also known as: Sulfanilamide
Drug #1881
It is a synthetic bacteriostatic antibiotic with a broad spectrum range against gram positive and organisms.Sulfonamide inhibits para amino benzoic acid in the folic acid metabolism cycle of bacteria.In 1932 it is discover from a red dye PRONTOSIL by DOMAGK and first used in 1936 as a medicine.
Primary Characteristics
sulfonamide is also known as Sulfanilamide.
Non-proprietary name: sulfonamide.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
None recorded.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Dosage
None recorded.
Drug Interactions
3 interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
None recorded.
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
None recorded.
Drug Classification
- 1.6.2.2.8 — Sulphonamides and trimethoprim