A patient who has extensive second- and third-degree burns will use mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) to treat the burns. Which of the following is true of mafenide acetate use for the treatment of burns?

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Mafenide acetate is a topical agent used to treat burns, not an oral medication. It does not have significant drug interactions associated with use. The potential side effects of mafenide acetate use include rash, urticaria, and pruritus. Mafenide acetate is not a synthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic.

A Patient Who Has Extensive Second- and Third-Degree Burns Will