What is an SSD?
Antibiotics. Silver sulfadiazine. It is used to fight bacteria and yeast.
The ssd (for skin) can be used to treat or even prevent serious infections in areas of skin that have been burned in the second or third degree. Ssd can also be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of SSD
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing and facial/throat swelling. Seek medical assistance immediately.
The risk of side effects when silver sulfadiazine is applied to your skin is very low. However, if you allow the medicine to enter your bloodstream, it can cause side effects.
Ssd can cause serious side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if:
- A sudden feeling of weakness, a fever, chills, a sore neck, mouth ulcers, swollen or red gums, or difficulty swallowing
- Easy bruising or bleeding; purple or red pinpoints under the skin, nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum;
- If you notice pale or yellowing skin, dark urine, confusion, or weakness, then it is important to consult your doctor.
- Kidney problems: red or pink urine; little or no urinating; swelling; and rapid weight gain.
- Liver problems: nausea; itching; fatigue; loss of appetite; and dark urine.
- Severe skin reaction: fever, sore throat, and swelling of the face and tongue. Burning in your eyes. A red or purple rash appears, which spreads to other parts of your body, especially your face and upper part.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The fda can be contacted at 1-800-fda-1088 to report side effects.
Similar/related drugs
Lidocaine topical, vancomycin, gentamicin, tobramycin, silvadene, and benzocaine topical
Warnings
Ssd can cause serious health problems for a newborn when used in late pregnancy (closer to the due date). This medication should not be given to premature babies or children younger than two months.
Before you take this drug
This medicine should not be used if you have an allergy to silver sulfadiazine. If you take ssd in late pregnancy, close to the due date of your baby's birth, it may cause serious health problems. The medicine is not to be given to premature babies or children younger than two months.
Tell your doctor about any of the following to ensure that ssd is right for you:
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- A genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (g6pd) deficiency;
- An allergy to sulfa drugs.
Fda pregnancy class b the ssd is unlikely to harm an unborn child. This medicine can cause serious medical issues in a newborn. It should not be taken during late pregnancy. Silver sulfadiazine is not known to pass into breast milk. It's also unknown if the topical silver oxidizes and if this could cause harm to a nursing infant. This medicine should not be used while breastfeeding.
How to take an SSD?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration of ssd. Ssd should not be used in higher or lower amounts or for longer than prescribed. Hands should be washed before and after using silver sulfadiazine. Use sterile disposable gloves when applying silver sulfadiazine to burns. Keep the area as clean as you can to prevent infection.
As directed by your physician, clean the affected area. Apply enough silver to cover the area evenly. The medicine should be applied as a thin layer, about 1/16 inch (1/16") or 1.6 millimeters thick. Apply more cream if necessary to replace any medicine that has been rubbed off on bandages or clothing. Reapply cream after bathing, water therapy, or any other treatment.
The cream should be applied one or two times per day. This medicine must always be applied to burn wounds. You can leave treated skin uncovered or use gauze bandages if your doctor so instructs. You may require frequent blood tests while using ssd. Your kidney function could benefit from being evaluated.
Do not stop taking the medicine before it is completely cleared. You may experience improvement in your symptoms before the infection has completely resolved. You may increase your chances of a second infection resistant to antibiotics if you skip doses. Store away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
What happens if i miss the dose?
As soon as you realize that you missed a dose, apply it. Silver sulfadiazine should always be applied to burns.
What happens if i overdose?
Overdoses of ssd are not considered dangerous. If anyone accidentally swallows the medication, seek emergency medical care or call poison help at 1-800-222-1222.
What should be avoided?
Ssd is not to be taken orally. Ssd should only be used on the skin. Rinse with water if ssd enters your eyes, mouth, nose, or other sensitive areas.
Interaction with other drug
Silver sulfadiazine may interact with other drugs, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your healthcare providers of all the medicines you are taking and those you plan to take.
