Generic Azulfidine, Sulfasalazine Tablet

  •  Sazo 500 Generic Azulfidine, Sulfasalazine 500 mg Wallace
    Sazo 500 Generic Azulfidine, Sulfasalazine 500 mg Wallace
US Brand Name Azulfidine
Generic Name Sulfasalzine
Other Brand Name Sazo EN
Packing 10
Form Tablet
Strength 500 mg
 
500 mg $0.69
Quantity 500 mg
 
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Sulfasalazine is formulated on the basis of a sulfa drug and boasts anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory upshots. It is employed to address ulcerative colitis (a severe degenerative inflammatory condition of the large intestine and rectum) and specific kinds of arthritis. In the USA, the medication is available as 500 mg pills under the brand names Azulfidine and Azulfidine-EN. It can also be obtained in a generic version. In Canada, Sulfasalazine is also offered for administration through the rectum for the treatment of ulcerative colitis.

 

Mechanism of Action

 

Azulfidine (Sulfasalazine) is approved by the US FDA to care for active ulcerative colitis and to keep down the rate of recurrence of intense episodes of abdominal pain, feverishness, shivers and abundant diarrhea of this ailment. It is given approval for the intervention of rheumatism in individuals who cannot put up with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or who have not shown an adequate response to NSAIDs. From time to time, Sulfasalazine is applied to take care of other illnesses, including Crohn's disease (a dangerous persistent and advancing inflammation of the ileum) and ankylosing spondylitis (a continuing type of spondylitis mainly in men and noted by afflicted mobility of the backbone).

 

Duration of Treatment

 

Sulfasalazine is normally ingested 3 to 4 times on a daily basis, but children who are recommended this medication may have to ingest it up to 6 times everyday. To make sure the medicine functions in a proper manner, it is significant to take it at equally separated time intervals. Maximum of eight hours must exceed between two doses. Azulfidine frequently consumes 4 to 12 weeks before progress is detectable, particularly when it is applied to deal with rheumatoid arthritis.

 

Vital Concerns

 

Azulfidine must not be received by individuals who are allergic to sulfonamides or aspirin, a blockage of the intestines and urinary system, liver or kidney impairment, blood-related ailments, or porphyria (genetic defect).

It must be employed with carefulness in those who have terrible allergic reactions or asthma attack, since this remedy may degenerate these problems further.

Sulfasalazine interacts with numerous other medicines; be certain to inform your medical practitioner regarding any medications you are using, including nonprescription medications and herbal products. It has not been proven to bring about difficulties in pregnancy, but if you are expectant or become expectant while continuing this drug, request your physician for guidance. Very little quantities of Azulfidine are excreted into breast milk, and in exceptional events may induce jaundice in infants who are wet-nursed while their mother is receiving this medication.

 

Side Effects

 

The most frequent side effects related to the use of Sulfasalazine are stomach ache, dyspepsia, gradual decline in appetite, nausea, throwing up, looseness of the bowels, headache and diminished sperm count or sterility in males. Sperm count and productiveness troubles get back to normalcy inside a couple of months after the medicine is ceased. Azulfidine may bring about a yellowish-orange stain of the skin and urine. Seldom, the medicine may effect particular forms of anemia (insufficiency of red blood cells) or other blood diseases.