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sulfisoxazole

sulfisoxazole

8.1
A medicine that fights bacteria to treat infections like a bladder infection
  • noun
  • /sʌlfaɪˈzɒksoʊl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sulfisoxazol
  • The doctor prescribed sulfisoxazole to treat her urinary tract infection.

Examples

  • Before taking sulfisoxazole, tell your physician about any allergies you may have.

  • Are there any side effects of sulfisoxazole?

  • Allergic reactions to sulfisoxazole can occur in some patients.

  • The doctor prescribed sulfisoxazole for my infection.

  • The doctor prescribed sulfisoxazole to treat her urinary tract infection.

  • Before taking sulfisoxazole, tell your physician about any allergies you may have.

  • Allergic reactions to sulfisoxazole can occur in some patients.

Synonyms

sulfonamide
vssulfisoxazole
  • Specialized
1 7.5

A medicine that kills or stops the growth of some bacteria

is one specific antibiotic in that class used for urinary infections
sulfa drug
vssulfisoxazole
  • Specialized
1 6.2

A medicine that stops bacteria from growing to treat infections

is the specific drug name rather than a general informal label
sulfamethoxazole
vssulfisoxazole
  • Specialized
8.0

A medicine that fights bacteria, used to treat urinary tract infections

is the same type but refers to a different specific agent
Gantrisin
vssulfisoxazole
  • Specialized
9.9

A medicine that treats infections of the bladder or other parts of the urinary tract by killing germs

is the generic member of the same antibiotic class rather than a brand

Surface Forms

sulfisoxazole singular
sulfisoxazoles plural

Morphology

sulfisoxazole = sulfa + isoxazole (opaque) = sulfi + isoxazole

The name is a technical chemical/drug compound combining a drug-class element and a ring-system name; its meaning is specialised and not derivable by an average learner from the parts.

Etymology

Sulfisoxazole breaks down into sulfi-, from 'sulfur' which gives it the 'sulfa' part, and isoxazole, the name of a small chemical 'ring' in its structure. So, the name tells you it is a 'sulfa' medicine that fights infections, often used for urinary tract infections.