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Microorganism Controlling by Sulfanilamide and Other Sulfonamides

Microorganism Controlling by Sulfanilamide and Other Sulfonamides -

Sulfanilamide was the first of a group of chemotherapeutic agents known as sulfonamides.

They interfere with metabolism of bacteria through the mechanism known as competitive inhibition.

Modern sulfonamides are typified by sulfam ethoxazole, prescribed for urinary tract infections due to Gram negative rods.

The drug is combined with trimethoprim, available commercially under the trade name Bactrim.

There are two kinds of name for each chemical. Generic name and trade name agents.

Other common sulfonamides are sulfacetamide, sulfabenzamide and sulfathiazole, commercially available as Triple Sulfa.

This is used for vaginal infections due to Haemophilus sp. Another sulfonamide, sulfisoxazole is marketed as a cream for vaginal infections

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