Overview
Indications
Sulfadiazine Tablets are indicated in the following conditions: Chancroid Trachoma Inclusion conjunctivitis Nocardiosis Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus mirabilis P. vulgaris Urinary tract infections (primarily pyelonephritis, pyelitis and cystitis) in the absence of obstructive uropathy or foreign bodies, when these infections are caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms:and. Sulfadiazine should be used for urinary tract
Contraindications
When this intervention should not be used
Sulfadiazine is contraindicated in the following circumstances: Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides. In infants less than 2 months of age (except as adjunctive therapy with pyrimethamine in the treatment of congenital toxoplasmosis). In pregnancy at term and during the nursing period, because sulfonami
Indications & Related Conditions
Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships
Administration & Protocol
Dosing, route, and treatment protocol
Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.
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Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions
No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.
Clinical Trials
15 trials linked to this intervention
Recent Trials
Trachoma Elimination Follow-up
Trachoma Amelioration in Northern Amhara (TANA)
Study of Three Alternatives for Mass Treatment in Trachoma Villages of Tanzania
Effect of Intensive Fly Control on Trachoma and Ocular Chlamydia Infection in Tanzania
Impact of Water and Health Education Programs on Trachoma and Ocular C. Trachomatis in Niger
Research Evidence
Published studies and systematic reviews
Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed
Benefits & Expected Outcomes
Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.
Risks & Side Effects
Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.
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Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses
No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.
Alternatives & Comparisons
Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.
Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Substance / Medication
- Fully Specified Name
- Sulfadiazine (substance)
- SNOMED CT
- 74523009
- UMLS CUI
- C0038675
- RxNorm CUI
- 10171
- Labeler
- Chartwell RX, LLC
Clinical Data
This intervention maps to 11 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.
Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.