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Sulfatrim Suspension
Sulfatrim SuspensionGeneric Name: Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (SUL-fa-meth-OX-a-zole/trye-METH-oh-prim)Brand Name: SulfatrimSulfatrim Suspension is used for:Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.Sulfatrim Suspension is an antibiotic combination containing a sulfonamide antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.Do NOT use Sulfatrim Suspension if:you are a...
Sulfatrim Pediatric
Sulfatrim PediatricGeneric Name: trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Oral route)sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole, trye-METH-oh-primCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.BactrimBactrim DSSeptraSeptra DSSulfatrimSulfatrim PediatricIn CanadaApo-SulfatrimNovo-TrimelNu-CotrimoxSepta PediatricSeptra Pediatric SuspensionAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletSuspensionThera...
Sulfazine
SulfazineGeneric Name: sulfasalazine (SUL fa SAL a zeen)Brand Names: Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, SulfazineWhat is sulfasalazine oral?Sulfasalazine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.Sulfasalazine is used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in children and adults who have r...
Sulfazine
SulfazineGeneric Name: sulfasalazine (Oral route, Rectal route)sul-fa-SAL-a-zeenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AzulfidineAzulfidine EntabsSulfazineSulfazine ECIn CanadaAlti-SulfasalazineSalazopyrinAvailable Dosage Forms:SuppositoryEnemaTabletTablet, Enteric CoatedTherapeutic Class: Gastrointestinal AgentChemical Class: SulfonamideUses For...
Sulfazine EC
Sulfazine ECGeneric Name: sulfasalazine (Oral route, Rectal route)sul-fa-SAL-a-zeenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AzulfidineAzulfidine EntabsSulfazineSulfazine ECIn CanadaAlti-SulfasalazineSalazopyrinAvailable Dosage Forms:SuppositoryEnemaTabletTablet, Enteric CoatedTherapeutic Class: Gastrointestinal AgentChemical Class: SulfonamideUses ...
Sulfimycin
SulfimycinGeneric Name: erythromycin and sulfisoxazole (ee RITH roe MYE sin and SUL fa SOX i zole)Brand Names: PediazoleWhat is Sulfimycin (erythromycin and sulfisoxazole)?Erythromycin is in a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Erythromycin fights bacteria in the body.Sulfisoxazole is a sulfa drug that also fights bacteria in the body.The combination of erythromycin and ...
sulfinpyrazone
sulfinpyrazoneGeneric Name: sulfinpyrazone (sul fin PEER a zone)Brand Names: AnturaneWhat is sulfinpyrazone?Sulfinpyrazone reduces the amount of uric acid in your body by causing more uric acid to be passed out in your urine. Sulfinpyrazone also has other effects in the body that are important in the treatment of gout.Sulfinpyrazone is used to treat gout and gouty arthritis.Sulfinp...
sulfinpyrazone
sulfinpyrazone (Oral route)sul-fin-PIR-a-zoneAvailable Dosage Forms:CapsuleTabletTherapeutic Class: AntigoutUses For sulfinpyrazoneSulfinpyrazone is used in the treatment of chronic gout (gouty arthritis), which is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. The medicine works by removing the extra uric acid from the body. Sulfinpyrazone does not cure gout, but after you have been...
Sulfinpyrazone
SulfinpyrazonePronunciation: (sull-fin-PEER-uh-zone)Class: UricosuricTrade Names:Anturane- Capsules 200 mg- Tablets 100 mgApo-Sulfinpyrazone (Canada)PharmacologyPotent uricosuric agent that inhibits renal tubular reabsorption of uric acid and reduces renal tubular secretion of other organic anions; possesses antithrombotic and platelet-inhibiting effects.PharmacokineticsA...
sulfisoxazole
sulfisoxazoleGeneric Name: sulfisoxazole (sul fi SOX a zole)Brand names: Gantrisin Pediatric, Gantrisin, TruxazoleWhat is sulfisoxazole?Sulfisoxazole is a sulfonamide ("sulfa") antibiotic that helps keep bacteria from growing in your body.Sulfisoxazole is used to treat or prevent many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as bladder infections, ear infections, or men...
sulfisoxazole
sulfisoxazole (Oral route)sul-fi-SOX-a-zoleCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Gantrisin PediatricTruxazoleAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletSyrupSuspensionTherapeutic Class: AntibioticChemical Class: SulfonamideUses For sulfisoxazoleSulfisoxazole is used to treat or prevent infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the group of medicines known a...
Sulfisoxazole Suspension
Sulfisoxazole SuspensionGeneric Name: Sulfisoxazole (sul-fi-SOX-a-zole)Brand Name: GantrisinSulfisoxazole Suspension is used for:Treating and preventing certain bacterial infections.Sulfisoxazole Suspension is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It works by inhibiting the growth and replication of bacteria.Do NOT use Sulfisoxazole Suspension if:you are allergic to any ingredient in S...
Sulfisoxazole
Sulfisoxazole Generic Name: Sulfisoxazole (sul-fi-SOX-a-zole)Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.Sulfisoxazole is used for:Treating and preventing certain bacterial infections.Sulfisoxazole is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It works by inhibiting the growth and replication of bacteria.Do NOT use Sulfisoxazole if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Sulfisoxazole o...
Sulfisoxazole
SulfisoxazolePronunciation: (sull-fih-SOX-uh-zole)Class: SulfonamideTrade Names:Gantrisin Pediatric- Suspension 500 mg per 5 mLPharmacologyExerts bacteriostatic action by competing with PABA, an essential component in folic acid synthesis, thus preventing synthesis of folic acid, needed by bacteria for growth.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionSulfisoxazole is rapidly and completely...
Sulfisoxazole acetyl
Sulfisoxazole acetylBrand names: GantrisinWhy is Sulfisoxazole acetyl prescribed?Gantrisin is a children's medication prescribed for the treatment of severe, repeated, or long-lasting urinary tract infections. These include pyelonephritis (bacterial kidney inflammation), pyelitis (inflammation of the part of the kidney that drains urine into the ureter), and cystitis (inflammat...