The flashcard identifies sulfonamides, specifically Sulfamethoxazole (SMX), Sulfisoxazole, and Sulfadiazine, as drugs that inhibit dihydropteroate synthase.
The flashcard identifies sulfonamides, specifically Sulfamethoxazole (SMX), Sulfisoxazole, and Sulfadiazine, as drugs that inhibit dihydropteroate synthase.
| Front | What drugs work by inhibiting dihydropteroate synthase? |
|---|---|
| Back | Sulfonamides ↓ Sulfamethoxazole (SMX) Sulfisoxazole Sulfadiazine |
Tags: antimicrobial, drugs
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