SULPHONAMIDES AND OTHER ANTIBIOTIC PREPARATIONS

They act by inhibiting an essential metabolic reaction in the bacterial cytoplasm. Individual details have been mentioned in the chapter of chemotherapeutics/antibiotics.

Indications

Bacterial vaginitis, cervicitis, post cervical cautery and in post-operative care, trichomonal infection.

Contra-Indications

Hypersensitivity reactions.

Special Precautions

Applicatr should be cleaned after every use.

Drug Interactions

Increases blood levels of phenytoin, tolbutamide and warfarin. Potentiates antidiabetic effect of sulphonylureas.