Definition: A group of compounds that contain the structure SO2NH2. Members of this group, also known as sulfa drugs, are derivatives of sulfanilamide, which competitively inhibit folic acid synthesis in microorganisms, and are bacteriostatic. They have been largely supplanted by more effective and less toxic antibiotics. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
Other names Mixtures, Sulfonamide; Sulfonamide Mixtures
nimesulide [ 4-nitro-2-phenoxymethanesulfonanilide,Alcala Brand of Nimesulide,Alter Brand of Nimesulide,Antifloxil,Aulin,Guaxan,Ergha Brand of Nimesulide,Eskaflam,Helsinn Brand of Nimesulide,Lakeside Brand of Nimesulide,Maver Brand of Nimesulide,Mesulid,Nexen,Nimesil,R 805,R-805,Redaflam,SmithKline Beecham Brand of Nimesulide,Th+¬rabel Brand of Nimesulide,lizepat ] structure
