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Sunday, March 18, 2018

sulphacetamide-Mechanism of action


Mechanism of action of sulphacetamide:- It is a competitive inhibitor of bacterial para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). PABA is required for bacterial synthesis of folic acid and it is an essential component for bacterial growth. The multiplication of bacteria is therefore inhibited by the action of sulfacetamide.


Reference:-
Tripathi k.d.,"Essentials of Pharmacology",published by jaypee brother publication ,new dehli,seventh edition,p.no:-211
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