Sulfanilamide (Sulfanilamide)
Overview of 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.
Indication of Sulfanilamide
Sulfanilamide is primarily indicated in conditions like Fungal infection, Meningitis, Pneumonia, Vulvo-vaginal candidosis.
Contraindication of Sulfanilamide
Sulfanilamide is contraindicated in conditions like Anaemia,Urinary obstruction,Pregnancy,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Sulfanilamide
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.
Precautions of Sulfanilamide
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.