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sulfapyridine

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Also known as Coccoclase, Piridazol, Sulfanilamidopyridine, Eubasin, N(1)-Pyridylsulfanilamide, 4-(2-Pyridinylsulfonyl)aniline, 2-Sulfapyridine, 4-Amino-N,2-pyridinylbenzenesulfonamide

Sulfapyridine (INN; also known as sulphapyridine) is a sulfanilamide antibacterial medication. At one time, it was commonly referred to as M&B 693. Sulfapyridine is no longer prescribed for treatment of infections in humans. However, it may be used to treat linear IgA disease and has use in veterinary medicine. It is a good antibacterial drug, but its water solubility is very pH dependent. Thus there is a risk of crystallization within the bladder or urethra, which could lead to pain or blockage. As with other sulfonamides, there is a significant risk of agranulocytosis, and this, rather than

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249.057
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chemical formula
C₁₁H₁₁N₃O₂S
canonical SMILES
C1=CC=NC(=C1)NS(=O)(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)N
World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
sulfapyridine
defined daily dose
1
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Sulfapyridine
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Sulfapyridine (INN; also known as sulphapyridine) is a sulfanilamide antibacterial medication. At one time, it was commonly referred to as M&B 693. Sulfapyridine is no longer prescribed for treatment of infections in humans. However, it may be used to treat linear IgA disease and has use in veterinary medicine. It is a good antibacterial drug, but its water solubility is very pH dependent. Thus there is a risk of crystallization within the bladder or urethra, which could lead to pain or blockage. As with other sulfonamides, there is a significant risk of agranulocytosis, and this, rather than the development of resistance by bacteria, is the main reason for its decline in use.

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