Definition: A group of compounds that contain the structure SO2NH2. Members of this group, also known as sulfa drugs, are derivatives of sulfanilamide, which competitively inhibit folic acid synthesis in microorganisms, and are bacteriostatic. They have been largely supplanted by more effective and less toxic antibiotics. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
Other names Mixtures, Sulfonamide; Sulfonamide Mixtures
tamsulosin [ 5-(2-((2-(2-ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl)amino)propyl)-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide,Abbott laboratories brand of tamsulosin hydrochloride,Flomax,tamsulosin hydrochloride ] an alpha 1 adrenoreceptor blocker; RN refers to (R)-isomer; approved for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia; floppy iris syndrome during cataract surgery has been noted