Sulfadrugs

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DEFINITION

One of the sulfonamides, the sulfa-related antibiotics which are used to treat bacterial and some fungal infections.

Sulfa drugs kill bacteria and fungi by interfering with their metabolism. They were the "wonder drugs" before penicillin and are still used today.Since sulfanilamide first came into use, more than 150 different derivatives have appeared on the market, chemically modified to achieve more effective antibacterial activity, wider spectrum of microorganisms affected, or more prolonged action.

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[1] (image of certain sulfa drugs)