Chemical formula: C₇H₁₀N₂O₂S Molecular mass: 186.232 g/mol PubChem compound: 3998
Mafenide is a sulfonamide-type antimicrobial agent. The mechanism of action of mafenide is not known, but is different from that of the sulfonamides. Mafenide is not antagonized by pABA, serum, pus or tissue exudates, and there is no correlation between bacterial sensitivities to mafenide and to the sulfonamides.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| D06BA03 | Mafenide | D Dermatologicals → D06 Antibiotics and chemotherapeutics for dermatological use → D06B Chemotherapeutics for topical use → D06BA Sulfonamides |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SULFAMYLON Powder for solution | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Mafenide is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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