Silver sulfadiazine



Silver sulfadiazine
Other names (4-amino-N-2-pyrimidinylbenzenesulfonamidato-NN,01)-silver, sulfadiazine silver, silver (I) sulfadiazine, 4-amino-N-(2-pyrimidinyl)benzenesulfonamide silver salt, dermazine, geben, silvadene
Identifiers
CAS number 22199-08-2
Properties
Molecular formula C10H9AgN4O2S
Molar mass 357.14 g/mol
Appearance Solid
Melting point

285 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Silver sulfadiazine is a sulfa derivative soluble base. The chemical itself is poorly soluble, and has only very limited penetration through the skin. Only when applied to very large area burns is absorption into the body generally a problem.

It is also helpful on other shallow, large-area wounds such as abrasions.

A well-known proprietary brand name is Silvadene. The medication is also marketed under Kendall as Thermazene, with the aforementioned silvadene still functioning as a genericized trademark.

Possible side effects

  • Areas of dead skin
  • Burning sensation
  • Red and raised rash on the body
  • Skin discoloration

See also


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Metronidazole
 
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