Products Sulfadiazine is commercially available in combination with silver as silver sulfadiazine cream and gauze (Flammazine, Ialugen plus). This article refers to internal use. See also under silver sulfadiazine. Structure and properties Sulfadiazine (C10H10N4O2S, Mr =250.3 g/mol) exists as in the form of crystals or as a crystalline powder with white, yellowish or light pink … Sulfadiazine
Effect Antibacterial Bakeriostatic Antiparasitic against protozoa Mechanism of action Sulfonamides inhibit the synthesis of folic acid in microorganisms. They are structural analogues (antimetabolites) of the natural substrate p-aminobenzoic acid and competitively displace it. Trimethoprim, used in combination with sulfamethoxazole, has a synergistic effect. Indications Bacterial infectious diseases caused by: Streptococcus Pneumococcus Actinomycetes Nocardia, e.g. nocaridosis … Sulfonamides
Products Silver is used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in creams (e.g., as silver sulfadiazine) and wound dressings, among other products. Some medical devices are also coated with silver. Structure and properties Silver (Ag, Mr = 107.9 g/mol) is a chemical element that exists as a soft, malleable, white, and lustrous transition and noble metal … Silver
Products Silver sulfadiazine is commercially available as creams and gauzes (Flammazine, Ialugen Plus with hyaluronic acid to promote wound healing). It has been approved in many countries since 1974. Structure and properties Sulfadiazine (C10H10N4O2S, Mr = 250.3 g/mol) exists as in the form of crystals or as a crystalline powder with white, yellowish or light … Silver Sulfadiazine
Structure and properties Many active pharmaceutical ingredients are present in the drug as organic salts. This means that the active ingredient is ionized and its charge is neutralized by a counterion (English ). For example, naproxen is present in the over-the-counter pain reliever as a sodium salt. In this form, it is referred to as … Active Ingredient Salts
Products Wound healing ointments are available, for example, in pharmacies and drugstores as medicines and medical products. Many different products are available. Structure and properties Wound healing ointments are semi-solid preparations for external use. Although they are called ointments, they also come in the form of creams and pastes. Wound gels, on the other hand, … Wound Healing Ointments
Products Povidone–iodine is commercially available as ointment, solution, gargle, ointment gauze, vaginal suppositories, and soap (Betadine, generic), among other products. It was developed in the 1950s and has been approved in many countries since 1969. Structure and properties Povidone–iodine is a complex of povidone and iodine. It has a content of 9.0 to 12.0% available … Povidone-Iodine