This document provides information on sulfonamides, which were the first antimicrobial agents effective against pyogenic bacterial infections. It discusses how sulfonamides work by competitively inhibiting the bacterial enzyme dihydropteroate synthetase, blocking the synthesis of folic acid. Various sulfonamides are described based on their absorption, duration of action, and clinical uses for infections like UTIs, respiratory infections, and travelers' diarrhea. Adverse effects include crystalluria, blood disorders, and hypersensitivity reactions. Sulfonamides remain important oral antibiotics but require monitoring for toxicity.