.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.D_Dermatologicals.D06B_ChemotherapeuticsForTopicalUse.D06BA04_Sulfamethizole.Sulfamethizole

Information

Sulfamethizole is a short-acting sulfonamide antibacterial agent used for the treatment of urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Its utilization has significantly declined due to the availability of safer and more effective agents, and it is not a first-line therapy today.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic parameters derived from studies in healthy adult volunteers following oral administration.

References

1. Zayyad, H, et al., & Paul, M (2017). Revival of old antibiotics: needs, the state of evidence and expectations. International journal of antimicrobial agents 49(5) 536–541. DOI:10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2016.11.021 PUBMED:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28162982

Revisions

• 06/2025 initial generated model