Sulfamethoxypyridazine

Sulfamethoxypyridazine
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  • 4-amino-N-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)benzenesulfonamide
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FormulaC11H12N4O3S
Molar mass280.30 g·mol−1
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  • O=S(=O)(Nc1nnc(OC)cc1)c2ccc(N)cc2
  • InChI=1S/C11H12N4O3S/c1-18-11-7-6-10(13-14-11)15-19(16,17)9-4-2-8(12)3-5-9/h2-7H,12H2,1H3,(H,13,15) checkY
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Sulfamethoxypyridazine is a sulfonamide antibacterial.[1]

It is prescribed for vaginal irritation, and severe acute thrush.

It is also used in the treatment of Dermatitis herpetiformis,[2] where it is an alternative therapy to Dapsone.

Sulfamethoxypyridazine is supplied as 500mg tablets.

References

  1. ^ Boger WP, Gylfe JM, Strickland CS (November 1956). "Sulfamethoxypyridazine (Kynex), a new long-acting sulfonamide". Antibiotic Medicine & Clinical Therapy. 3 (6). New York, NY: 378–87. PMID 13363378.
  2. ^ Vilanova X, De Moragas JM (October 1959). "[Treatment of dermatitis herpetiformis (Duhring) and herpes gestationis with sulfamethoxypyridazine]". Actas Dermo-sifiliograficas (in Spanish). 50: 439–42. PMID 13842251.


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