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Sulphonamides: Classification, Dose, Indications, and Contraindications

Sulphonamides, also known as sulfonamides, are a class of synthetic antimicrobial agents that inhibit the growth of bacteria by interfering with the synthesis of folate, a vital nutrient for the bacteria. They work by competitively inhibiting the enzyme dihydropteroate synthase, which is involved in the bacterial synthesis of folate. Without folate, bacteria are unable to […]