Sulfapyridine
- BP-S-6-Medicinal Chemistry III
- Apr 3
- 1 min read
Chemical Structure / Formula of Sulfapyridine
Formula: C11H11N3O2S
Structure: Pyridine-containing sulfonamide.
Mechanism of Action
Inhibits dihydropteroate synthase, blocking folate metabolism.
Uses
Used in combination (as sulfasalazine) for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease).
Side Effects
Hypersensitivity, GI upset, hemolysis in G6PD-deficient patients.
