A highly active drug which in moderate dosage produces a high and persistent blood concentration. It is relatively non-toxic and is sometimes used to prevent the recurrence of RHEUMATIC FEVER.
(sulphadiazine) n. a drug of the *sulphonamide group that is used to prevent the recurrence of rheumatic fever and (in combination with *pyrimethamine) to treat toxoplasmosis. In the form of silver sulfadiazine, it is applied to treat infected burns, leg ulcers, and pressure sores.
An antibacterial drug applied as a cream to prevent infection after skin grafts or in burns, legulcers, and pressure sores. Side effects may include permanent grey skin discoloration, rashes, or itching.... silver sulfadiazine
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