Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic. Used topically for ocular infections.

IUPAC Name N-(4-aminophenyl)sulfonylacetamide

Chemical Class Sulfonamide

sulfonamide
Synthesis

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sulfamethoxazole synthesis
Uses

  • Opthalmic uses - topical ointment

  • Ocular infections - topical

Adverse Effects

  • Nausea, vomitting and epigastric pain.

  • Crystalluria

  • Haemolysis can occur in G-6-PD deficient individuals

  • Hypersensitivity