Sulfanilamide
Sulfanilamide
Sulfanilamide (pronounced sul-fuh-nil-uh-mide) is a type of sulfonamide antimicrobial medication that was widely used in the mid-20th century to treat bacterial infections.
Etymology
The term "sulfanilamide" is derived from its chemical structure, which consists of a sulfonamide group (a sulfur atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to an amide group) attached to an aniline molecule.
Usage
Sulfanilamide was first synthesized in the 1930s and was one of the earliest antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria by preventing them from synthesizing folic acid, which is essential for their growth and reproduction.
Related Terms
- Sulfonamide: A group of synthetic antibiotic substances that contain the sulfonamide group.
- Aniline: An organic compound that is used as the basis for a wide variety of drugs and dyes.
- Folic Acid: A type of B vitamin that is important for cell growth and reproduction.
- Antibiotics: Drugs that are used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
Side Effects
Like all medications, sulfanilamide can cause side effects. These may include allergic reactions, kidney damage, and blood disorders. It is no longer widely used due to the development of safer and more effective antibiotics.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sulfanilamide
- Wikipedia's article - Sulfanilamide
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