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sulfacetamide /sul·fa·cet·a·mide/ (sul″fah-set´ah-mīd) a sulfonamide used topically as the sodium salt to treat ophthalmic infections and acne vulgaris.
sulfacetamide [sul′fəset′əmīd] a topical antibacterial. indications It is most commonly prescribed for the prophylaxis of infection after injury to the cornea and in the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis and bacterial infections of the skin. contraindications Known hypersensitivity to the drug or to other sulfonamides or impaired kidney function prohibits its use. adverse effects Among known adverse effects are local pain, overgrowth of nonsusceptible pathogens, and hypersensitivity reaction. sulfacetamide [sul″fah-set´ah-mīd] a sulfonamide antibacterial used in treatment of bacterial vaginosis; the sodium salt is used topically to treat eye infections and acne.
sulfacetamide an antibacterial sulfonamide used mainly in ophthalmic preparations. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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