Sulfisoxazole (Sulfisoxazole)
Overview of Sulfisoxazole
Sulfisoxazole is a short acting sulfonamide antibiotic. Sulfisoxazole is used notably in the treatment of chlamydial infections. Sulfisoxazole is used usually orally. Antibiotics require constant drug level in body for therapeutic effect. This is achieved by taking the medication at regular interval of time throughout the day and night as prescribed. Sulfisoxazole is important to take the drug for the full time period as prescribed. If you discontinue the therapy, it may result in ineffective treatment.
Indication of Sulfisoxazole
Sulfisoxazole is primarily indicated in conditions like Chlamydial infections, Nocardiosis, Otitis media, Uncomplicated UTIs.
Contraindication of Sulfisoxazole
Sulfisoxazole is contraindicated in conditions like Urinary obstruction,Porphyria,Pregnancy,Neonates,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Sulfisoxazole
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sulfisoxazole, which give rise to further complications include Nephrotoxicity, Blood dyscrasias, Interstitial nephritis, Hematuria, Crystalluria, Oliguria, Anuria, Lumber pain, Tubular necrosis.,Sulfisoxazole produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Renal failure, Stevens Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Sulfisoxazole therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sulfisoxazole are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Anorexia, Diarrhea, Rashes, Pruritus, Nausea and vomiting, Hypersensitivity reactions, Photosensitivity reactions.
Precautions of Sulfisoxazole
It should be used with caution in patients with medical history including liver or kidney disease, blood disorders or of any drug allergy. This may makes patients more prone to sunburn, wear protective clothing and (PABA-free) sunscreen when outdoors. It should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.