Sulfacytine
Sulfacytine
Sulfacytine (pronounced sul-fa-cy-tine) is a type of antibiotic that belongs to the sulfonamide class of drugs. It is used to treat various types of bacterial infections by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
Etymology
The term "Sulfacytine" is derived from its chemical structure, which includes a sulfonamide group (sulfa-) and a cytosine base (-cytine).
Usage
Sulfacytine is primarily used to treat bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-positive bacteria. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of folic acid, which is essential for the growth and reproduction of bacteria.
Related Terms
- Sulfonamide: A class of drugs that includes sulfacytine. Sulfonamides are used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections.
- Antibiotic: A type of drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Sulfacytine is a type of antibiotic.
- Bacterial infection: An infection caused by bacteria. Sulfacytine is used to treat these types of infections.
- Gram-positive bacteria: A type of bacteria that is particularly susceptible to treatment with sulfacytine.
- Folic acid: A vitamin that is essential for the growth and reproduction of bacteria. Sulfacytine works by inhibiting the synthesis of folic acid.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sulfacytine
- Wikipedia's article - Sulfacytine
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