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Sulfonamides Flashcards

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Sulfonamides

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Sulfamethoxazole
Sulfisoxazole
Sulfacetamide
Sulfadiazine

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MOA sulfonamides

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inhibitors of dihydropteroate synthase which mammals lack

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Are sulfonamides bactericidal or static

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Bacteriostatic

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What are sulfamethoxazole and sulfisoxazole used for

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uncomplicated UTIs caused by susceptible organisms

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What is sulfamethoxazole commonly used in combo with

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trimethoprim

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What is sulfadiazine used for

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silver sulfadiazine for topical treatment of burn infections and skin infections

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Sulfacetamide use

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ophthalmic ointment and drops for blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and trachoma

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Main ADE sulfonamides

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Skin rash –> Stevens_johnson syndrome
Crystalluria
Hemolytic anemia in patients with G6PD deficiency
Jaundice –> kernicterus in neonates

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Contraindications of sulfonamides

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Newborn infants due to danger of kernicterus
Do not use in late stages of pregnancy

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