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    If antibiotics kill bacteria and sulfonamides don't, why aren't antibiotics always perscribed?

    Question #64989. Asked by rigking. (Apr 24 06 5:05 PM)


    zbeckabee

    		Because Sulfa drugs are bacteriostatic little devils...

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacteriostatic
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulfonamide

    Apr 24 06, 5:53 PM
    ladysnape

    		Firstly, sulfonamides are antibiotics. They inhibit the multiplication of bacteria. Bacteria are susceptible or restistant to an antibiotic. Some people are allergic to the penicillin family and may be prescribed a sulphar drug instead. It all comes down to:

    1)the organism
    2)what's going to kill the organism
    3)patient factors e.g. allergies/pregnancy/other medications etc.

    http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section13/chapter153/153i.jsp

    Apr 24 06, 5:55 PM
    xfacilitatorx

    		Here are your types.

    Sulfonamides are among them. Different bacteria, different
    antibiotic.


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antibiotics



    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antibiotics

    Apr 24 06, 6:58 PM
    kaylofgorons

    		Allergies to Sulfa drugs are somewhat common. I know by personal experience. XP

    Apr 24 06, 7:57 PM

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