Sulfanilamide
Sulfanilamide Information

About Sulfanilamide

Sulfanilamide is antibecterial agent. It was one of the first sulphonamides introduced, but noe largely replacced by more effective and safer congeners. Sulfanilamide is not recommendee for systemic therapeutic use. Sulfanilamide is effective for the treatment of certain vaginal infections.

Indications

Sulfanilamide is primarily indicated in conditions like Fungal infection, Meningitis, Pneumonia, Vulvo-vaginal candidosis.

Contraindication

Sulfanilamide is contraindicated in conditions like Anaemia,Urinary obstruction,Pregnancy,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sulfanilamide, which give rise to further complications include Stevens johnson syndrome, Urinary tract infection, Porphyria.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sulfanilamide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Allergic reactions, Itching, Burning discomfort.

Warnings

Sulfanilamide should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation. It should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing kidney disease or allergies, especially to any antibiotics.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.