sulfa
/ˈsʌlfə/
adjective
- Relating to a class of drugs (sulfonamides) used to treat bacterial infections.
- Sulfa antibiotics were widely used before penicillin became common.
- Some people are allergic to sulfa medications.
- The doctor prescribed a sulfa drug for the infection.
noun
- A sulfonamide drug, used to treat bacterial infections.
- She developed a rash after taking a sulfa.
- Sulfas were among the first effective antibacterial medicines.
- The patient was given a sulfa for his urinary tract infection.
Synonyms