SULFONAMIDE

Sulfonamide

Sulfonamide or sulphonamide is the basis of several groups of drugs. The original antibacterial sulfonamides are synthetic antimicrobial agents that contain the sulfonamide group. Some sulfonamides are also devoid of antibacterial activity, e.g., the anticonvulsant sultiame. The sulfonylureas and thiazide diuretics are newer drug groups based on the antibacterial sulfonamides.

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sulfonamide

Noun

  1. Any amide of a sulfonic acid RS(=O)2NR'2.
  2. Any of a group of antibiotics; a sulfa drug.


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