sulfonamides
Synthetic antibiotic class
Sulfonamides are a class of synthetic antibacterial drugs, among the first antibiotics used to treat infections in humans.
They work by interfering with bacterial metabolism, preventing bacteria from synthesizing folic acid.
Though largely replaced by newer antibiotics, sulfonamides remain useful for urinary tract infections and certain other conditions.
Some people develop allergic reactions to them.
Also called sulfa drugs.
Inhibits microbial reproduction
- broad-spectrumEffective across many varieties
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
prophylaxis · therapeutic · prescription · dosage · tablet · topical · ophthalmic · veterinary
Parasitic infection from cats
- meningitisMembrane inflammation around brain
- otitisInflamed hearing organ
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- respiratoryRelated to breathing organs
sepsis · MRSA · cellulitis · staphylococcus · streptococcus · pathogen · resistance · susceptibility
Heedless or skin irritation
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- angioedemaSudden deep tissue swelling
hypersensitivity · cross-reactivity · contraindication · photosensitivity · pruritus · desensitization · warning · avoidance
Yellow combustible element
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
- amineAmmonia-derived organic compound
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
Fourth decade, twentieth century
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- discoveryAct of finding something
- GermanyCentral European nation
bacteriostatic
Inhibits microbial reproduction
- broad-spectrumEffective across many varieties
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
antibacterial · prophylaxis · therapeutic · prescription · dosage · tablet · topical · ophthalmic · veterinary
toxoplasmosis
Parasitic infection from cats
- meningitisMembrane inflammation around brain
- otitisInflamed hearing organ
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
respiratory · sepsis · MRSA · cellulitis · staphylococcus · streptococcus · pathogen · resistance · susceptibility
rash
Heedless or skin irritation
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
angioedema · hypersensitivity · cross-reactivity · contraindication · photosensitivity · pruritus · desensitization · warning · avoidance
sulfur
Yellow combustible element
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
- amineAmmonia-derived organic compound
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
crystalline · solubility · analog · derivative · heterocyclic
1930s
Fourth decade, twentieth century
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- discoveryAct of finding something
sulfonamidespenicillins
Antimicrobial drugs from mold
tetracyclines · streptomycin · erythromycin · cephalosporins