Sulfadiazine

Question 1

Sulfadiazine

Answer 1

Antibiotic

Question 2

Sulfadiazine Action

Answer 2

inhibit bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of a folic acid derivative

Folic acid is essential for the production of DNA, RNA, and proteins.

Question 3

Sulfadiazine Use

Answer 3

It is used to treat many different kinds of bacterial infections, like those of the brain, ears, and urinary tract.

It is also used to prevent infections in people who are at risk.

It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

Question 4

Sulfadiazine Complication

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity

Blood dyscrasias

Crystalluria

Kernicterus

Hyperkalemia

Question 5

Sulfadiazine Contrainidications

Answer 5

Warnings
Pregnancy/Lactation

Use cautiously in clients who have impaired kidney function (give lower dosages).

Administer with caution to adults older than 65 years who take ACE inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers because of the risk for hyperkalemia.

Question 6

Sulfadiazine Interactions

Answer 6

Increased effects of warfarin, phenytoin, sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemics

Question 7

Sulfadiazine Education

Answer 7

Complete the entire course of therapy, even if manifestations resolve sooner.

Question 8

Sulfadiazine Dose

Answer 8

25 to 50 mg/kg (maximum 1 to 1.5 g/dose)