Sulfadiazine

What Are The Uses Of Sulfadiazine?

It is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections like urinary tract infections.

It works by inhibiting the growth of folate inside the bacterial cell and thus eliminates the bacteria.

What Are The Side Effects Of Sulfadiazine?

Some of the common side-effects are:

• Loss of appetite
• Nausea, vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Headache

Consult your doctor if any of the following rare but severe side effects occurs:

Blood in urine

• Flu like symptoms, fever, chills
• Body ache
• Bleeding
• Weakness
• Mood swings
• Neck stiffness
• Seizures

What Are The Contraindications Of Sulfadiazine?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Pregnant or planning for pregnancy , breast feeding
• Kidney disease
• Asthma
• Metabolic disorders 
• Liver disease
• Severe allergies
• Diabetes, 
• Blood disorders