Sulfacetamide
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| Sulfacetamide
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| N-[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl]acetamide | |
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| ATC code | S01 |
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| Formula | C8H10N2O3S |
| Mol. mass | 214.243 g/mol |
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| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | 7 to 12.8 hours |
| Excretion | ? |
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Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It may also have anti-inflammatory properties when used to treat blepharitis or even Conjunctivitis.
External links
- Hull C, Johnson S (2004). "A double-blind comparative study of sodium sulfacetamide lotion 10% versus selenium sulfide lotion 2.5% in the treatment of pityriasis (tinea) versicolor.". Cutis 73 (6): 425-9. PMID 15224788.
- Del Rosso J (2004). "Evaluating the role of topical therapies in the management of rosacea: focus on combination sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur formulations.". Cutis 73 (1 Suppl): 29-33. PMID 14959943.
- Roth H, Leimbeck R, Sonnenschein B, Anger C, Weber S (1992). "[The effective antibacterial spectrum of sulfacetamide]". Klin Monatsbl Augenheilkd 200 (3): 182-6. PMID 1578876.
Acne-treating agents (D10) | |
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| Topical agents | Azelaic acid • Benzoyl peroxide • Glycolic acid • Light therapy • Salicylic acid • Tea tree oil |
| Antibiotics | Clindamycin • Erythromycin • Sulfacetamide • Tetracyclines • Trimethoprim |
| Hormonal | Antiandrogens • Contraceptives |
| Retinoids | Adapalene • Isotretinoin • Tazarotene • Tretinoin |
Antibacterials for systemic use: sulfonamides (sulfa drugs) and trimethoprim (J01E) | |
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| Trimethoprim and derivatives | Trimethoprim • Brodimoprim |
| Short-acting sulfonamides | Sulfaisodimidine • Sulfamethizole • Sulfadimidine • Sulfapyridine • Sulfafurazole • Sulfanilamide • Sulfathiazole • Sulfathiourea |
| Intermediate-acting sulfonamides | Sulfamethoxazole • Sulfadiazine • Sulfamoxole |
| Long-acting sulfonamides | Sulfadimethoxine • Sulfalene • Sulfametomidine • Sulfametoxydiazine • Sulfamethoxypyridazine • Sulfaperin • Sulfamerazine • Sulfaphenazole • Sulfamazon |
| Combinations | Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim |
| Other | Mafenide • Prontosil • Sulfacetamide • Sulfasalazine • Sulfisoxazole |
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