Sulfonamide Antibiotics | Bacterial Targets, Mechanism of Action, Adverse Effects

This video tutorial covers sulfonamide antibiotics, focusing on their targets, mechanisms, and side effects. It explains how these antibiotics, such as sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, work by inhibiting bacterial folate synthesis. The video also discusses the bacteria they target, including gram-positive and gram-negative aerobes, and their clinical uses in treating infections like UTIs and Pneumocystis pneumonia. Adverse reactions, such as Stevens Johnson syndrome, and contraindications, particularly in pregnancy, are highlighted. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for further learning.

List the infections that can be treated with septra.

What is the significance of the combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole?

Describe the adverse reactions that can occur with the use of sulfonamide antibiotics.