Succinylsulfathiazole
Clinical data | |
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ATC code | A07AB04 (WHO) |
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PubChem (CID) | 5315 |
UNII | RSS8647O4S |
KEGG | D07060 |
ChEMBL | CHEMBL1484857 |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.765 |
Chemical and physical data | |
Formula | C13H13N3O5S2 |
Molar mass | 355.38942 g/mol |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
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Succinylsulfathiazole is a sulfonamide. It is also spelled as succinylsulphathiazole. It is a white or yellow-white crystalline powder. It dissolves in aqueous solutions of alkali hydroxides and carbonates but is very slightly soluble in water.
It is classified as ultra long acting drug. About 95% of the drug remains in the intestine and only 5% is hydrolyzed, slowly, to Sulfathiazole and is absorbed.
The drug is used for its antibacterial activity in the GIT. The dose is 10g - 20g daily in divided doses.
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