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
Symptoms Toxoplasmosis is usually asymptomatic and unnoticed if the immune status is normal. It may manifest as flu-like symptoms such as muscle and joint pain, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, headache, fever, and fatigue. The infection leads to immunity. If the immune system is weakened, such as observed in HIV infection and when taking immunosuppressants … Toxoplasmosis Causes and Treatment
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
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 Pyrimethamine is commercially available in tablet form (Daraprim). The combination Fansidar (+ sulfadoxine) is off the market (malaria). Structure and properties Pyrimethamine (C12H13ClN4, Mr = 248.7 g/mol) is a diaminopyrimidine. It exists as a white crystalline powder or as colorless crystals and is practically insoluble in water. Effects Pyrimethamine (ATC P01BD01) has antiparasitic properties. … Pyrimethamine
