Synonyms: Dagenan® | M&B 693 | sulphapyridine
sulfapyridine is an approved drug (FDA (1939))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Sulfapyridine is a sulfonamide compound that was used clinically as an antibacterial agent but is now used principally as an anti-inflammatory drug.
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