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Sulphamethizole

Antibiotics

Description

Sulfisoxazole is used to treat or prevent infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the group of medicines known as sulfonamide antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth of bacteria.

Mechanism of action

It is a bacteriostatic drug which acts by competitive antagonism of PABA, an essential component of folic acid synthesis.

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Mechanism of action

It is a bacteriostatic drug which acts by competitive antagonism of PABA, an essential component of folic acid synthesis.

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