CAS Number 122-11-2 DrugBank DB06150 Molar mass 310.33 g/mol | PubChem CID 5323 ChemSpider 5132 | |
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What does sulfadimethoxine mean
Sulfadimethoxine (trade name Di-Methox, Albon) is a sulfonamide antimicrobial medication used in veterinary medicine. It is used to treat many infections including treatment of respiratory, urinary tract, enteric, and soft tissue infections.[5] Sulfadimethoxine inhibits bacterial synthesis of folic acid (pteroylglutamic acid) from para-aminobenzoic acid. It is also commonly used for the treatment of coccidiosis in many species. Albon is produced by Pfizer Animal Health and is available as an oral suspension, tablet or bolus.
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Sulfadimethoxine is approved in Russia for use in humans, including children, and has been successfully used there for more than 35 years. It is widely available in Russia as an over-the-counter drug manufactured by a number of Russian pharmaceutical companies.
Side Effects
Some side effects include:
Animals should be kept well hydrated to prevent the formation of sulfa crystals in the animal's urine.[6]
Uses
It can be used for:
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It has been shown to be effective against streptococci, klebsiella, proteus, shigella, staphylococci, escherichia, and salmonella.