What type of drug is sulfanilamide?: A Historical Sulfonamide Antibacterial
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The introduction of sulfonamide drugs in the mid-1930s caused a 28% drop in infectious disease deaths in the U.S. alone. Among these groundbreaking drugs was sulfanilamide, which belongs to a class of synthetic antimicrobial agents known as sulfonamides, or "sulfa drugs". This article explores the history, mechanism of action, and current status of this historically significant medication.
