Synonyms: Dagenan® | M&B 693 | sulphapyridine
sulfapyridine is an approved drug (FDA (1939))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Sulfapyridine is a sulfonamide compound that was used clinically as an antibacterial agent but is now used principally as an anti-inflammatory drug.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Sulfapyridine was initially used in the treatment of bacterial pneumonia [7] but is now used in patients with dermatitis herpetiformis (Duhring's disease) who are unable to tolerate dapsone [3,5]. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Sulfonamides are structural analogues of 4-aminobenzoic acid (pABA) an intermediate in the de novo synthesis of folate by some prokaryotes, lower eukaryotes and plants [2]. The antibacterial MMOA is competitive inhibition of bacterial dihydropteroate synthase (DHPS) resulting in a block of folate biosynthesis [1]. |
External links ![]() |
For extended ADME data see the following: Drugs.com |