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Sulfacetamide


Sulfacetamide
Systematic (IUPAC) name
N-[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl]acetamide
Identifiers
CAS number	144-80-9
ATC code	S01AB04
PubChem	5320
DrugBank	APRD00452
Chemical data
Formula	C₈H₁₀N₂O₃S
Mol. mass	214.243 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	7 to 12.8 hours
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
Routes	?

Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It may also have anti-inflammatory properties when used to treat blepharitis or even Conjunctivitis.

v • d • e Acne-treating agents (D10)
Topical agents	Azelaic acid • Benzoyl peroxide • Glycolic acid • Light therapy • Salicylic acid • Tea tree oil
Antibiotics	Clindamycin • Erythromycin • Sulfacetamide • Tetracyclines • Trimethoprim
Hormonal	Antiandrogens • Contraceptives
Retinoids	Adapalene • Isotretinoin • Tazarotene • Tretinoin

v • d • e Antibacterials for systemic use: sulfonamides (sulfa drugs) and trimethoprim (J01E)
Trimethoprim and derivatives	Trimethoprim • Brodimoprim
Short-acting sulfonamides	Sulfaisodimidine • Sulfamethizole • Sulfadimidine • Sulfapyridine • Sulfafurazole • Sulfanilamide • Sulfathiazole • Sulfathiourea
Intermediate-acting sulfonamides	Sulfamethoxazole • Sulfadiazine • Sulfamoxole
Long-acting sulfonamides	Sulfadimethoxine • Sulfalene • Sulfametomidine • Sulfametoxydiazine • Sulfamethoxypyridazine • Sulfaperin • Sulfamerazine • Sulfaphenazole • Sulfamazon
Combinations	Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
Other	Mafenide • Prontosil • Sulfacetamide • Sulfasalazine • Sulfisoxazole

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