Title: Sulfonamides Advanced Patient Information - Drugs.com
Headings: SULFONAMIDES (Systemic)
SULFONAMIDES (Systemic)
In the U.S.—
In Canada—
Category
Description
Before Using This Medicine
Proper Use of This Medicine
Precautions While Using This Medicine
Side Effects of This Medicine
Further information

Content: Sulfisoxazole
Antibacterial, urinary —Sulfamethizole
Antiprotozoal —Sulfamethoxazole; Sulfisoxazole
Description
Sulfonamides (sul-FON-a-mides) or sulfa medicines are used to treat infections. They will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. Sulfonamides are available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms: Oral
Sulfadiazine
Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Sulfamethizole
Tablets (U.S.)
Sulfamethoxazole
Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Sulfisoxazole
Oral suspension (U.S.)
Syrup (U.S.)
Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Before Using This Medicine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For sulfonamides, the following should be considered: Allergies— Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to sulfa medicines, furosemide (e.g., Lasix) or thiazide diuretics (water pills), oral antidiabetics (diabetes medicine you take by mouth), glaucoma medicine you take by mouth (for example, acetazolamide [e.g., Diamox], dichlorphenamide [e.g., Daranide], or methazolamide [e.g., Neptazane]). Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes. Pregnancy— Studies have not been done in pregnant women.