sulfapyridine (Meaning)
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sulfapyridine (n)
sulfa drug derived from pyridine and sulfanilamide
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sulfa drug derived from pyridine and sulfanilamide
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Sulfapyridine, an antibacterial drug, was commonly used in the 1930s and 1940s.
The chemical structure of sulfapyridine includes a pyrimidine nucleus and a sulfonamide group.
Sulfapyridine is effective against a wide range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.
The mechanism of action of sulfapyridine involves inhibition of folic acid synthesis.
