Description

Sulfadoxine is a sulfonamide antibiotic that is primarily used in combination with pyrimethamine to treat and prevent malaria. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of folic acid in bacteria and protozoa, thereby preventing their growth and reproduction.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variations such as 'sulfametoxazol' or 'sulfamidas', but it is important to use 'sulfadoxina' in formal medical contexts. Be aware of the context in which the term is used, as it may relate to treatments for malaria or other infections.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor prescribed sulfadoxine to treat the patient's malaria infection.

ES: El médico recetó sulfadoxina para tratar la infección de malaria del paciente.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing sulfadoxine with sulfamethoxazole; mispronouncing sulfadoxine as sulfadizina; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.