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Sulfonamides - Systemic

Sulfonamides *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For sulfonamides, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to sulfa medication, furosemide - Lasix or thiazide diuretics - water pills, oral antidiabetics - diabetes drug you take by mouth, glaucoma drug you take by mouth - for example, acetazolamide " Diamox ", dichlorphenamide " Daranide ", or methazolamide " Neptazane ". Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies have not been done in pregnant women. However, studies in mice, rats and rabbits have shown that some sulfonamides cause birth defects, including cleft palate and bone problems. Sulfonamides are not recommended for use at the time of labor and delivery. These medication may cause unwanted effects in the baby.

Breast-feeding problem

Sulfonamides pass into the breast milk. This drug is not recommended for use during breast-feeding. It may cause liver problems, anemia and other unwanted effects in nursing babies, especially those with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase - G6PD deficiency.

Use for Children

Sulfonamides must not be given to infants under 2 months of age unless directed by the child's family doctor, because they may cause unwanted effects.

Elderly care

Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects of sulfonamides. Severe skin problems and blood problems may be more likely to occur in the elderly. These problems may also be more likely to occur in diseaseds who are taking diuretics - water pills along with this drug.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking sulfonamides, it is especially important that your health care professional knows if you are taking any of the following:

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of sulfonamides. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: 








  

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