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'Sulfa drug' is a name for the class of drugs known as sulfonamides. They do contain sulfur atoms in them but they also have many other atoms. The first sulfonamide, Prontosil, actually breaks down into a simpler molecule (its a prodrug) called sulfanilamide. It is a benzene ring with a amino group (NH2) and sulfonamide group on opposite sides (1,4 positions). This sulfonamide group has a sulfur atom attached to the benzene ring and then has an amino (NH2) and two double-bonded oxygen atoms attached to this sulfur atom.
By taking a simple sulfonic acid like methylsulfonic acid (H3C-S(O)2-OH) and chlorinating to methylsulfonyl chloride (H3C-S(O)2-Cl) allows you to react it with ammonia (NH3) to get a simple sulfonamide, methylsulfonamide (H3C-S(O)2-NH2)
These drugs were prolific antiobiotics before the advent of pencillin and its relatives (During the 1930's). Dr.Z
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How do you spell naproxine?
The drug is spelled "naproxen," commonly used as the analgesic naproxen sodium (Aleve).
Is naproxen sodium 550mg a narcotichallucinogenic drugamphetamine barbiturate?
Naproxen sodium is an NSAID (non-steriodal-anti-inflammatory-drug)...it helps both pain and swelling. It is non-narcotic.
Is Clarithromycin a sulfa drug?
For anyone who is has a sulfa allergy, it is important to know which prescription or non-prescription medications are sulfa-based. If you are suffering from any type of bacterial infection, be sure to tell your doctor about your allergy. The reason is that one of the popular options, the Zithromax z-pak, is sulfa-based and may cause a severe allergic reaction.
Is Claritin a sulfa based drug?
it contains a sulfa atom, but it is not a sulfonamide, in other words, no, it will not have sulfonamide cross reaction. no allergy.
Macrobid a sulfa drug?
Per my pharmacist, no it is not a sulfa drug!
Is naproxen sodium an anti-inflammatory?
Yes, naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Is cosopt a sulfa drug?
Is Cosopt eye drops a sulfa drug
Does Sulfa contain Penicillin?
Penicillin is not a sulfa drug.
Is naproxen sodium an maoi?
No, naproxen sodium is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. MAOIs are a different class of medications used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions by affecting the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
Is acyclovir a sulfa drug family?
Nope. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. Sulfas are antibiotics.
Is naproxen a drug that contain opium?
Naproxen is not an opiate, but that does not mean it will not be detected in a drug test.
Is ultram a sulfa drug?
No
