sulfamezathine
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Definition
Noun: A synthetic antibacterial drug belonging to the sulfonamide class, used in human and veterinary medicine to treat various bacterial infections. It functions by inhibiting bacterial growth.
Usage
Sulfamezathine is used as a medication. * The veterinarian prescribed sulfamezathine for the herd's respiratory infection. * Sulfamezathine was part of the standard treatment protocol before the advent of newer antibiotics.
Advanced Usage
- Therapeutic Use: It is specifically employed to combat susceptible strains of bacteria.
- In some regions, sulfamezathine remains a cost-effective option for treating certain animal diseases.
Variants and Related Words
- Sulfamezathine Sodium: A common salt form of the drug used for injection.
- The sulfamezathine sodium solution was administered intravenously.
Synonyms
- Sulfonamide antibiotic: The general class of drugs to which it belongs.
- Sulfa drug: A common, informal term for sulfonamide antimicrobials.
Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific meaning as a pharmaceutical agent. It does not have other common definitions.
Noun
- a sulfa drug used like sulfadiazine and also in veterinary medicine