Sulfadiazine

Molecular Formula: C10H10N4O2S
CAS Number: 68-35-9
Appearance: White or slight yellow powder

Sulfadiazine is an antibiotic. Used together with pyrimethamine, it is the treatment of choice for toxoplasmosis. It is a second-line treatment for otitis media, prevention of rheumatic fever, chancroid, chlamydia, and infections by Haemophilus influenzae. This medication is used to treat and prevent a wide variety of infections. Sulfadiazine belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfa antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and other organisms.This antibiotic treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu).