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Sulphonamides and
their combination
with trimethoprim;
Dr. Jibachha Sah,
M.V.Sc(Veterinary Pharmacology)
Lecturer, College of veterinary science
, NPI, Bhojard, Chitwan, Nepal
Jibachhashah@gmail.com http://
Index
SULPHONAMIDE/TRIMETHOPRIM
4 CLASSIFICATION, PHARMCOKINETICS
Summary
1.HISTORY, SOURCE AND CHEMISTRY
Sulfonamides (U.S) : sulphonamides (U.K)
History
Gerhard Domagk 1935- developed sulfa from the prod drug azodye,
Prontosil (used to treat streptococcal infection in mice. He got Nobel
Prize for medicine in 1939).
● Resistant mutant may Produce increased amounts of PABA Have low affini
ty for folate synthase Acquire an alternative pathways in folate metabolism
CLASSIFICATION
● Treatment continued 48 hours after remission to prevent recurrence for some cases
● Pus and tissue debris - rich in thymidine and purines so bacterial requirement of FA is less.
●Acetylated derivatives of sulpha deposited in renal tubules, pelvis and ureter cause renal colic,
● Decreased water consumption and acidic urine precipitate crystalluria . Ensure adequate water in
● Triple sulfa- sulfamerazine, sulfapyridine sulfadiazine. Therapy not more than seven days.
● Acute toxic effect- rapid I/V excessive dose – muscle weakness, ataxia, blindness collapse
in human.
COTRIMOXAZOLE/TRIMETHOPRIM
INTRODUCTION
●Eg.Trimethoprim, ormetoprim,Pyrimethamine
● Weak organic bases, Pka7.6 accumulate in acidic urine, milk and ruminal fluid
● Trimethoprim- poorly soluble in water
● Fixed dose combination of sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim(Co-trimoxazole)
● Readily absorbed after oral administration except in ruminants – trapped and
undergo microbial degradation.
● 30 % to 60% protein bound, widely distributed in tissues including prostate.
Partly metabolized in liver and excreted in urine by glomerular filtration and tubul
ar secretion.
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Trimethoprim-Sulfadiazine or Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole
Cats For soft tissue infections and uncomplicated UTIs 15mg/kg PO q12h for 7-14d (extra-label use)
● It is quickly absorbed and after absorption, the ratio is plasma becomes 1:20 (works
best at this ratio). PPB(Parts per billion) of trimethoprim is also less than
sulfamethoxazole.
Commercially available in market
(Trade name)
Sulcoprim
●Can be given orally or I/V. after oral administration absorption is good, peak plasma levels appear
● Trimethoprim is a weak base with pH of 7 .2. It is found in bile, sputum, high concentration in
● Most products are excreted in urine; traces of drug appear within 24 hours. Dose is adjusted as
Hematological
●Trimethoprim – Megaloblastic Anemia, Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, Granulocytopenia
● Prevented by simultaneous administrations of folic acid 6 – 8 mg/D which does not enter bacteria
● HIV patients with pneumocystis pneumonia or immune compromised show fever, rashes,
(i)short to medium acting agents used almost exclusively to treat urinary tract infections
11.What are the mechanisms of resistance to sulfa drugs through random mutations?
1: lower the binding affinity of the dihydropteroate synthase for sulfa drug
2: develop an active transport in the cell wall to remove sulfa drug
3: develop an alternate pathway for synhthesis of folic acid
4: increase the synthesis of PABA to overcome block by sulfa