<chemical> A sulfanilamide antimicrobial agent that is used to treat enteric infections. ... Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents. ... Chemical name: Benzenesulfonamide, 4-amino-N-(aminoiminomethyl)- ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
(sul″fah-gwan´ĭ-dēn) a sulfonamide antibacterial used in treatment of gastrointestinal infections, especially bacillary dysentery, administered orally.