Sulfaguanidine is an antimicrobial drug of bacteriostatic action from the group of sulfonamides . Used to treat intestinal infections, including bacterial dysentery , and for preoperative bowel preparation. Like other sulfonamides, it has nephrotoxicity and a number of other serious side effects, in connection with which, in a number of countries (Germany, Denmark, Turkey, etc.), the drug is prohibited for use.
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| IUPAC | 4-amino- N - [amino (imino) methyl] benzenesulfonamide |
| Gross formula | C 7 H 10 N 4 O 2 S |
| Molar mass | 214.2449 g / mol |
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