Why is Erythromycin ethylsuccinate, Sulfisoxazole acetyl prescribed?
Sulfisoxazole is one of a group of drugs called sulfonamides, which prevent the growth of certain bacteria in the body. However, sulfonamides have been known to cause rare but sometimes fatal reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a skin condition characterized by severe blisters and bleeding in the mucous membranes of the lips, mouth, nose, and eyes), sudden and severe liver damage, a severe blood disorder (agranulocytosis), and a lack of red and white blood cells because of a bone marrow disorder. Notify your doctor at the first sign of a side effect such as skin rash, sore throat, fever, abnormal skin paleness, reddish or purplish skin spots, or yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes.
