Synonyms: homosulfanilamide | Sulfamylon®
mafenide is an approved drug (FDA (1969))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Mafenide is a topically applied sulfonamide antibacterial compound, used in the treatment of severe burn wounds [1-2].
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References |
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The successful control of burn wound sepsis. J Trauma, 5 (5): 601-16. [PMID:5318146] |
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Sulfonamide drugs: structure, antibacterial property, toxicity, and biophysical interactions. Biophys Rev, 13 (2): 259-272. [PMID:33936318] |