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MHT CET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Sulphapyridine is a/an

  1. A antibiotic
  2. B tranquilizer
  3. C antihistamine
  4. D analgesics
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(A) antibiotic

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Sulfapyridine (INN; also known as sulphapyridine) is a sulfanilamide antibacterial medication. It is an antibiotic . At one time, it was commonly referred to as M&B 693. Sulfapyridine is no longer prescribed for treatment of infections in humans. However, it may be used to treat linear IgA disease and has use in veterinary medicine.