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Which of the followingare sulpha drugs ?

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Sulphapyridine
PRONTOSIL
Salvarsan
Nardil

Solution :Sulpha drugs kills bacteria and fungi by interfering with their metabolism.
(a) Sulphapyridine is a sulphonamide antibacterial drug. It is no longer precribed for the treatmentof infections in humans. It isgood antibacterial drug., but its WATER solubility is very pH DEPENDENT. Thus, there is a risk of crystallisation within the baldder or urethra, which could lead to pain or blockage.
(b) Prontosil is also called sulphamidochrysoidine. It is USED inthe treatment of general bacterial infection in humans.
Salversan is arsenic BASED antibacterial drug. It is used inthe treatment of syphills.
(d) Nardil is an antidepressant drug.


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