Sulfachlorpyridazine

Sulfachlorpyridazine (pronounced sul-fa-chlor-pyri-dazine) is a type of antibiotic used primarily in veterinary medicine. It belongs to the sulfonamide class of antibiotics and is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

Etymology

The term "Sulfachlorpyridazine" is derived from its chemical structure. "Sulfa" refers to its sulfonamide group, "chlor" indicates the presence of a chlorine atom, and "pyridazine" is a type of organic compound known as a diazine, which contains two nitrogen atoms in its ring.

Usage

Sulfachlorpyridazine is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections in animals, including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and enteritis. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, thus helping the body's immune system to fight off the infection.

Related Terms

Sulfonamide: A class of antibiotics that Sulfachlorpyridazine belongs to.
Diazine: A type of organic compound that is part of the chemical structure of Sulfachlorpyridazine.
Respiratory tract infection: One of the types of infections that Sulfachlorpyridazine can be used to treat.
Urinary tract infection: Another type of infection that can be treated with Sulfachlorpyridazine.
Enteritis: An inflammation of the intestine that can be treated with Sulfachlorpyridazine.

External links

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Sulfachlorpyridazine