Sulfadoxine
Sulfadoxine
Sulfadoxine (pronounced sul-fa-DOX-een) is a type of antimalarial medication used in combination with pyrimethamine to treat or prevent malaria. It is also used to treat various types of bacterial infections.
Etymology
The term "Sulfadoxine" is derived from its chemical structure, which includes a sulfonamide group (hence "sulfa-") and a dioxolane ring (hence "-doxine").
Usage
Sulfadoxine is typically used in combination with pyrimethamine in a treatment known as SP therapy. This combination is particularly effective against strains of Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite that causes the most severe form of malaria.
Side Effects
Like all medications, Sulfadoxine can cause side effects. These may include nausea, vomiting, and skin rash. In rare cases, it can cause severe allergic reactions.
Related Terms
- Antimalarial medication
- Pyrimethamine
- Malaria
- Bacterial infections
- Sulfonamide
- Dioxolane
- Plasmodium falciparum
- Allergic reactions
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sulfadoxine
- Wikipedia's article - Sulfadoxine
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