Sulfonamides
Medication | Common Uses | Some Potential Side Effects |
|---|---|---|
Sulfadoxine Sulfamethizole Sulfisoxazole | Inflammation of the vagina (vaginitis) Superficial eye infections Only topically for burns Skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) | Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea Allergic reactions including rashes, anaphylaxis, and angioedema Crystals in urine (rare) A decrease in white blood cell and platelet counts Sensitivity to sunlight In people with G6PD deficiency (see table More About Some Causes of Anemia), the breakdown of red blood cells (anemia) |
G6PD = deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. | ||
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