Sulfacetamide

Question 1

Brand names

Answer 1

• BLEPH-10

- Ocu-Sul 10

Question 2

MOA

Answer 2

• Inhibits bacterial synthesis of dihydrofolic acid, preventing nucleic acid synthesis
• Bacteriostatic
• Competitive antagonist

Question 3

Indications (used for what type of bacteria)

Answer 3

Broad spectrum of bacteria (E. coli, S. aureus, S. pneumo, S. viridans, H. flu, Klebsiella sp., Enterobacter sp.)

Question 4

Indications

Answer 4

Bacterial Conjunctivitis (most mild cases will resolve without treatment; treatment just decreases length of symptom time and transmission)

Question 5

Contraindications

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity

Question 6

Drug interaction

Answer 6

Silver

Question 7

Adverse effects

Answer 7

Corneal ulcers, local irritation, stinging, burning