Sulfapyridine

Chemical Structure / Formula of Sulfapyridine

  • Formula: C₁₁H₁₁N₃O₂S
  • Structure: Pyridine-containing sulfonamide.

Sulfapyridine

Mechanism of Action

  • Inhibits dihydropteroate synthase, blocking folate metabolism.

Uses of Sulfapyridine

  • 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.

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