sulfa

/'sʌlfə/ Cách viết khác : (sulfa) /'sʌlfə/

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes a sulfa drug to treat a bacterial infection.

Definition

Noun: - A type of antibacterial drug: "sulfa" refers to any of a group of synthetic organic compounds that inhibit the growth of bacteria by interfering with their metabolic processes, specifically by acting as an antagonist to para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA).

Usage

• "Sulfa" is used as a modifier in terms like "sulfa drug" to specify this class of antimicrobial medication.
• It is often discussed in medical and pharmacological contexts concerning the treatment of bacterial infections.

Examples

• The doctor prescribed a sulfa to treat the urinary tract infection.
• Some patients are allergic to sulfa antibiotics.
• Before penicillin became widely available, sulfa drugs were a primary treatment for bacterial infections.

Advanced Usage

• "Sulfa-based": Describes a treatment or drug derived from or belonging to the sulfonamide class.
  • The patient received a sulfa-based therapy for his condition.
• "Sulfa allergy": A specific hypersensitivity reaction to sulfonamide drugs.
  • It is crucial to note any sulfa allergy in the patient's medical record.

Variants and Related Words

• Sulfonamide (n): The technical chemical name for the class of compounds to which "sulfa" drugs belong.
  • Sulfonamides were among the first broadly effective antibacterial agents.
• Sulfa drug (n phrase): The common term for a medication containing a sulfonamide.
  • Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is a common sulfa drug.

Synonyms

• Sulfonamide: The formal synonym.
• Sulfonamide antibacterial: A more descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• Sulfa therapy: Treatment using sulfonamide drugs.
  • Sulfa therapy was revolutionary in the early 20th century.

Học thuật

Noun

1. antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sulfa drug
• sulpha
• sulfonamide