Gantrisin

Gantrisin

Gantrisin (pronounced: gan-TRI-sin), also known as sulfisoxazole (pronounced: sul-fi-SOX-a-zole), is a type of antibiotic that belongs to the sulfonamide (pronounced: sul-FO-na-mide) family. It is used to treat various types of bacterial infections.

Etymology

The term "Gantrisin" is a brand name, and its etymology is not publicly known. The generic name, "sulfisoxazole", is derived from its chemical structure, which includes a sulfonamide group and an isoxazole ring.

Usage

Gantrisin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, ear infections, and bronchitis. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, thereby helping the body's immune system to fight the infection.

Side Effects

Like all medications, Gantrisin can cause side effects. These may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. In rare cases, it can cause serious side effects such as anemia, jaundice, and kidney damage.

Related Terms

• Antibiotic
• Sulfonamide
• Bacterial infection
• Urinary tract infection
• Ear infection
• Bronchitis
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Rash
• Anemia
• Jaundice
• Kidney damage

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Gantrisin
• Wikipedia's article - Gantrisin

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