noun
definition
A sulfonamide or sulfanilamide.
adjective
definition
Of or containing sulfonamide or sulfanilamide.
Examples of sulfa in a Sentence
Littre, however, takes the word to be Old Celtic, and meaning "genius," and states that it occurs in such forms as sulfa, sylfi, &c., in inscriptions, or latinized as sulevae or suleviae.
Many lupus patients are highly sensitive to sulfa drugs.
Babies born with toxoplasmosis who show symptoms of the disease may be treated with pyrimethamine, the sulfa drug sulfadiazine (Microsulfon), and folinic acid.
Causes of fasting hypoglycemia in children without diabetes may include insulin-producing tumors, certain hormonal deficiencies, medications (including sulfa drugs and large doses of aspirin), and critical illnesses.
The procedure has worked for sensitivities to penicillin, sulfa drugs, and insulin.
Immunodeficient individuals are at higher risk for infection with Pneumocystis carinii and are frequently put on a regular preventive drug regimen of trimethoprim sulfa and/or inhaled pentamidine to avoid pneumocystis pneumonia.
Aftershave lotions, sunscreens, and certain topical sulfa drugs may be changed into allergens, while coal tar and certain oils used in manufacturing may become irritants after light exposure.
Penicillin and sulfa drugs are not suitable for treatment of RMSF, and their use may increase the death rate by delaying the use of truly effective medications.
Sulfonamides, sometimes called sulfa drugs, are medicines that prevent the growth of bacteria in the body.
These include antacids, anticoagulation drugs, aspirin and sulfa drugs.