Sulfonamide antibiotics have been used to combat a wide spectrum of bacterial infections ever since the discovery of Prontosil in 1932. However, their side effects can include serious neurological problems like nausea, headache, dizziness, hallucinations and even psychosis. In a recent iScience/i publication, EPFL researchers have shown for the first time how sulfonamides can interfere with a patient's nervous system. The problem is that, even though ...Sunday, 26 May 2013
Research Highlights New Understanding of Sulfonamide Nervous System Side Effects
Sulfonamide antibiotics have been used to combat a wide spectrum of bacterial infections ever since the discovery of Prontosil in 1932. However, their side effects can include serious neurological problems like nausea, headache, dizziness, hallucinations and even psychosis. In a recent iScience/i publication, EPFL researchers have shown for the first time how sulfonamides can interfere with a patient's nervous system. The problem is that, even though ...
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