sulamide
Sulamide is a chemical compound belonging to the sulfonamide class. Sulfonamides are a functional group in organic chemistry characterized by the formula R-SO2NR'R'', where R is an organic group and NR'R'' is an amine group. The term "sulamide" itself can refer to the basic sulfonamide structure or a specific compound within this class. In a broader sense, it is often used to describe drugs that contain the sulfonamide functional group, which are known for their antibacterial properties.
These drugs, often referred to as sulfa drugs, were among the first effective systemic antibacterial agents.