Sulpha drug is which of the following types of drug?

The correct answer is Antibacterial.

Key PointsSulfa Antibiotics

• Sulfa Antibiotics were first used in the 1930s.
• While antibiotic resistance remains a problem for this class of antibiotics, sulfa drugs are still commonly used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
• Sulfa drugs work by binding and inhibiting a specific enzyme called dihydropteroate synthase (DHPS).
• This enzyme is critical for the synthesis of folate, an essential nutrient.
• Mammals get folate from their diet, but bacteria must synthesize this vitamin.
• Sulpha drugs kill bacteria and fungi by interfering with their metabolism.
  • Sulphapyridine is a sulphonamide antibacterial drug.
  • It is no longer prescribed for the treatment of infections In humans.
  • It Is a good antibacterial drug, but its water solubility is very pH-dependent. 
  • Thus, there is a risk of crystallisation within the bladder or urethra, which could lead to pain or blockage.