Sulfadoxine Suppliers and Product Information

Synonyms: 4-amino-n-(5,6-dimethoxy-4-pyrimidinyl)benzenesulfonamide, 6-(4-aminobenzenesulfonamido)-4,5-dimethoxypyrimidine, fanasil, sulforthomidine, 4-sulfanilamido-5,6-dimethoxypyrimidine

Categories: API, FANASIL, Intermediates, Fine Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Antibiotics, Pharmaceutical intermediate, Miscellaneous, Natural Products, Bacteriostatic

Other classifications: Amines, Aromatics, Sulfur compounds

Frequently Asked Questions about Sulfadoxine

Q: What is Sulfadoxine used for?

A: Sulfadoxine is an antibiotic used primarily in combination with pyrimethamine for the treatment and prevention of malaria.

Q: What is the mechanism of action of Sulfadoxine?

A: Sulfadoxine works by inhibiting the enzyme dihydropteroate synthase in the folate biosynthesis pathway of the malaria parasite, thereby interfering with its ability to reproduce.

Q: Are there any side effects associated with Sulfadoxine?

A: Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and skin rashes. Severe allergic reactions are rare but possible.

Q: What precautions should be taken when using Sulfadoxine?

A: Sulfadoxine should be used with caution in patients with a history of allergic reactions to sulfa drugs. It is also contraindicated in patients with severe liver or kidney disease.