Sulfapyridine

Sulfapyridine is a sulpha drug or sulphonamide antibiotic with a wide spectrum against gram +ve and gram -ve organisms.

Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 250 to 1000 mg
Single Dose: 620 (625)
Frequency: 6 hourly
Route: oral
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Sulfapyridine also known as Septipulmon, Septipulmon. . It is of Synthetic origin. . The Molecular Weight of Sulfapyridine is 249.29.
Contraindications
Sulfapyridine is contraindicated in conditions like Allergy,Blood dyscrasias,Hepatic dysfunction,Porphyria.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sulfapyridine, which give rise to further complications include Fever.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Sulfapyridine include fatigue.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sulfapyridine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Diarrhea, Itching, Skin rash, Nausea and vomiting.
Indications
Sulfapyridine is primarily indicated in conditions like Dermatitis herpetiformis, Pyoderma gangrenosum.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Sulfapyridine was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.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.
Storage
Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Warnings
Sulfapyridine may cause blood problems if taken for long time so care should be taken. Skin may become more photosensitive.
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