Sulphadiazine General Drugs House Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Sulphadiazine

Indications/Uses

Infections due to susceptible organisms.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Initial dose: 3 g; subsequent doses up to 4 g daily in divided doses.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides. Pregnancy & lactation, childn <2 mth.

Special Precautions

Renal & hepatic impairment. Severe allergy or bronchial asthma.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances, nausea, vomiting, anorexia or diarrhea. Stevens-Johnson syndrome, blood dyscrasias.

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Drug Interactions

Anticoagulants, phenytoin, sulfonylureas, thiazide diuretics, indomethacin, probenecid.

MIMS Class

Sulphonamides

ATC Classification

J01EC02 - sulfadiazine ; Belongs to the class of intermediate-acting sulfonamides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Sulphadiazine General Drugs House tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

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