Sulfapyridine

Also known as: Septipulmon, Sulphapyridine

Drug #2040

Sulfapyridine is a sulpha drug or sulphonamide antibiotic with a wide spectrum against gram +ve and gram -ve organisms.

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Primary Characteristics

Sulfapyridine is also known as Septipulmon, Sulphapyridine.

It is of Synthetic origin.

Molecular Weight: 249.29 · Solubility in Water: 268mg/l · Non-proprietary name: Sulfapyridine.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Sulfapyridine has an oral bioavailability is 70% (±10%).

Distribution: Sulfapyridine has a plasma protein binding is ~50%.

Elimination: it is metabolised via hepatic, plasma half-life is 6-14 hours.

Indications

Sulfapyridine is primarily indicated in conditions like Dermatitis herpetiformis, Pyoderma gangrenosum.

Contraindications

Sulfapyridine is contraindicated in conditions like Allergy, Blood dyscrasias, Porphyria, Hepatic dysfunction.

Dosage

Sulfapyridine's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
625 mg	625 mg	Every 6h	oral
625 mg	625 mg	Every 6h	oral
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

21 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Sulfapyridine in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Fever .

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Sulfapyridine are fatigue.

Sulfapyridine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Diarrhea, Headache, Itching, Nausea and vomiting, Skin rash.

Warnings / Precautions

Sulfapyridine may cause blood problems if taken for long time so care should be taken. Skin may become more photosensitive.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Sulfapyridine should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.13.2.1 — Antibacterials, topical