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sulfisoxazole acetyl

sulfisoxazole acetyl (GANTRISIN PEDIATRIC) is a bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — sulfisoxazole acetyl
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
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Quick answer

sulfisoxazole acetyl (GANTRISIN PEDIATRIC) is a bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN sulfisoxazole acetyl
Brand GANTRISIN PEDIATRIC
Mechanism Bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor
Target Dihydropteroate synthase
Route ORAL
Formulation EMULSION

Mechanism of action

Bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor

Primary target: Dihydropteroate synthase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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  5. sulfacetamide sodium Bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor
  6. sulfadiazine Bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is sulfisoxazole acetyl?

sulfisoxazole acetyl (GANTRISIN PEDIATRIC) is a bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for sulfisoxazole acetyl?

GANTRISIN PEDIATRIC is a marketed brand name for sulfisoxazole acetyl. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of sulfisoxazole acetyl?

sulfisoxazole acetyl has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.