Description
Sulfadoxine is a sulfonamide anti-parasitic that inhibits dihydropteroate synthase, preventing folate synthesis and increases blood oxygen levels. Sulfadoxine exhibits antimalarial activity and is typically given with pyrimethamine.
References
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