Sulfonamides are bacteriostatic antibiotics.

They include:

Pregnancy Category: C (and D at term)

They can be used in life-threatening conditions when there are no safer drugs. Studies have shown that they have potential risks to fetal life. They may increase the levels of unconjugated bilirubin and cause kernicterus in a baby at term.

Mechanism of Action

They inhibit the synthesis of folic acid in susceptible organisms, causing cell death.

Indications

Cautions and Contraindications

Adverse Effects

Interactions

Nursing Implications

Assessment

Interventions

Patient/Family Teaching

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