Sulfonamides Sentence Examples

The allergic reaction and development of this acute condition may occur between five days and five weeks after exposure to penicillin, sulfonamides, diuretics (drugs to increase urination), and aspirin and other NSAIDs.

Some drugs, including penicillins and sulfonamides, can cause delayed dermatologic allergic reactions.

Other classes of drugs, most notably the sulfonamides, may be effective antibacterials.

Sulfonamides, sometimes called sulfa drugs, are medicines that prevent the growth of bacteria in the body.

Sulfonamides are used to treat many kinds of infections caused by bacteria and certain other microorganisms.

Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) is a combination of two sulfonamides used together.

The most common use for sulfonamides in adults is treatment of urinary tract infections.

In children, sulfonamides have more limited use.

Sulfonamides should never be used in infants under the age of two months.

Although such side effects are rare, some people have severe and life-threatening reactions to sulfonamides.

Sulfonamides may also cause blood problems that can interfere with healing and lead to additional infections.

Very rarely, systemic sulfonamides may even cause kidney stones.

The most serious adverse effects of sulfonamides cannot be predicted.

Because sulfonamides are not very soluble, they should always be taken with a full glass of water.

Moreover, sulfonamides increase sensitivity to sunlight and increase the risk of sunburn.

People taking sulfonamides by mouth should avoid direct sunlight and stay covered up.

Oral sulfonamides should always be taken in evenly spaced doses to maintain a steady blood level throughout the day.

Sulfonamides may interact with a large number of other medicines.

People who take sulfonamides should let their physician know all other medicines they are taking.

The list above does not include every drug that may interact with sulfonamides but is limited to drugs that might be used in treatment of children and adolescents.

Parents should be sure to check with a physician or pharmacist before combining sulfonamides with any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicine.

If children are taking sulfonamides by mouth, parents should be sure that the children are drinking a full glass of water with each dose.

Because some of the adverse effects of sulfonamides may be very serious, parents should report any suspicious symptoms to their physician promptly.